Hydrosilylation reaction catalyst

ABSTRACT

A hydrosilylation reaction catalyst prepared from: a prescribed transition metal compound such as iron pivalate, cobalt pivalate, iron acetate, cobalt acetate, or nickel acetate; a ligand comprising t-butylisocyanide or another isocyanide compound; and a borane compound, Grignard reagent, alkoxysilane, or other prescribed promoter makes it possible to promote a hydrosilylation reaction under moderate conditions, and has exceptional handling properties and storage stability.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention relates to a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst and more particularly, to a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst formed from a metal compound serving as a catalyst precursor, an isocyanide compound serving as a ligand component, and a promoter.

BACKGROUND ART

Hydrosilylation reaction which is addition reaction of a Si—H functional compound to a compound having a carbon-carbon double bond or triple bond is a useful method for the synthesis of organosilicon compounds and an industrially important synthesis reaction.

As the catalyst for hydrosilylation reaction, Pt, Pd and Rh compounds are known. Among others, Pt compounds as typified by Speier's catalyst and Karstedt's catalyst are most commonly used.

While several problems arise with reaction in the presence of Pt compounds as the catalyst, one problem is that upon addition of a Si—H functional compound to terminal olefin, a side reaction due to internal rearrangement of olefin takes place. Since this system does not exert addition reactivity to the internal olefin, unreacted olefin is left in the addition product. To drive the reaction to completion, it is necessary to use an excess amount of olefin in advance by taking into account the left by the side reaction.

Another problem is that the selectivity of α- and β-adducts is low depending on the type of olefin.

The most serious problem is that all the center metals Pt, Pd and Rh are quite expensive noble metal elements. As metal compound catalysts which can be used at lower cost are desired, a number of research works have been made thereon.

For example, reaction in the presence of iron-carbonyl complexes (Fe(CO)₅, Fe₃(CO)₁₂) is known from Non-Patent Document 1, although this reaction requires reaction conditions including as high a temperature as 160° C. or photo-irradiation (Non-Patent Document 2).

For these iron-carbonyl complexes, it is reported in Non-Patent Document 3 and Patent Document 1 that products formed by dehydrogenative silylation are obtained rather than the addition reaction.

Also, Non-Patent Document 4 and Patent Document 2 report a reaction of methylvinyldisiloxane and methylhydrogendisiloxane in the presence of an iron-carbonyl complex coordinated with a cyclopentadienyl group. Since dehydrogenative silylation reaction takes place along with the relevant reaction, the selectivity of addition reaction is low.

Non-Patent Document 5 refers to reaction in the presence of an iron catalyst having a terpyridine ligand. Although PhSiH₃ and Ph₂SiH₂ add to olefins, more useful trialkylsilanes, alkoxysilanes and siloxanes have poor addition reactivity to olefins.

Non-Patent Document 6 reports that from reaction in the presence of an iron catalyst having a terpyridine ligand and a bistrimethylsilylmethyl group, an addition reaction product is obtained in high yields. This method needs some steps until the catalyst is synthesized, including first synthesizing a terpyridine-iron complex as a catalyst precursor and introducing a bistrimethylsilylmethyl group therein at a low temperature, which steps are not easy industrially.

Also, Non-Patent Documents 7 and 8 report iron complexes having a bisiminopyridine ligand. It is disclosed that they exhibit high reactivity to alkoxysilanes and siloxanes under mild conditions.

The reaction using the complex, however, suffers from several problems including low reactivity with internal olefin, the use of sodium amalgam consisting of water-sensitive sodium and highly toxic mercury and requiring careful handling for complex synthesis, low stability of the complex compound itself, a need for a special equipment like a glove box for handling, and a need for storage in an inert gas atmosphere such as nitrogen at low temperature.

Non-Patent Documents 9 to 14 report examples of reaction in the presence of cobalt-carbonyl complexes (e.g., Co₂(CO)₈), but they are unsatisfactory in the product yield and molar ratio of the catalyst per reactant. No comment is made on the addition reaction of hydrosiloxanes with alkenes.

Also an example of reaction of olefin with trialkylsilane in the presence of a cobalt-carbonyl complex having a trialkylsilyl group is reported in Non-Patent Document 15, but the yield is low and the selectivity is low.

Non-Patent Document 16 reports reaction of olefin with trialkylsilane in the presence of a cobalt-phosphite complex coordinated with a cyclopentadienyl group, and Non-Patent Document 17 reports reaction of olefin with trihydrophenylsilane in the presence of a cobalt complex coordinated with N-heterocyclic carbene. Because of low stability, these complex compounds require a special equipment like a glove box for handling and an inert gas atmosphere and a low temperature for storage.

Also Patent Documents 3 to 6 report iron, cobalt and nickel catalysts having terpyridine, bisiminopyridine and bisiminoquinoline ligands. Like the above-cited Non-Patent Documents 6 to 8, there are problems including industrial difficulty of synthesis of a catalyst precursor or synthesis of the complex catalyst from the precursor, low stability of the complex compound itself, and a need for a special equipment for handling.

Patent Document 7 discloses a method of conducting reaction in the presence of a complex catalyst having a bisiminoquinoline ligand, using Mg(butadiene).2THF or NaEt₃BH as the catalyst activator. Likewise, the synthesis is industrially difficult, and the yield of the desired product is less than satisfactory.

Many examples of the nickel complex catalyst are reported. For example, a catalyst having a phosphine ligand (Non-Patent Document 18) lacks in selectivity and requires careful handling and storage.

With a vinylsiloxane-coordinated catalyst (Non-Patent Document 19), a product due to the dehydrogenative becomes predominant, indicating low selectivity of addition reaction.

With an allylphosphine-coordinated catalyst (Non-Patent Document 20), the yield is low, and trihydrophenylsilane is not a reaction substrate of industrial worth.

A metal bisamide catalyst (Non-Patent Document 21) needs careful handling and storage, and dihydrodiphenylsilane is not a reaction substrate of industrial worth.

A catalyst having N-heterocyclocarbene ligand (Non-Patent Document 22) has low selectivity of reaction, and trihydrophenylsilane is not of industrial worth.

Many rhodium complex catalysts are reported. For catalysts having a carbonyl or cyclooctadienyl (COD) group and a N-heterocyclic carbene ligand (Non-Patent Documents 23, 24), for example, there is a need for handling and storage in an inert gas atmosphere because of low stability of these complexes.

Non-Patent Document 25 discloses to conduct reaction in the presence of an ionic liquid in order to enhance reactivity. The step of separating the ionic liquid from the reaction product is necessary. Since the catalyst used therein has a COD group and a N-heterocarbene group as the ligand, the same problems as described above are left.

Also Non-Patent Document 26 reports an exemplary catalyst which allows for preferential progress of dehydrogenation silylation reaction.

Furthermore, Non-Patent Document 27 reports an example in which an aryl isocyanide compound is added to a rhodium complex to form a catalyst, which is used in hydrosilylation reaction without isolation. A study on reactivity with three types of silanes shows that the order of reactivity is from dimethylphenylsilane, which gives the highest yield (yield 81%), next triethylsilane (yield 66%), to triethoxysilane (yield 40%). The reactivity with triethoxysilane which is of the most industrial worth among the three types of silanes is not so high, while the reactivity with siloxanes is reported nowhere.

In addition, the precursor catalyst having a COD group as the ligand requires careful handling and storage.

On the other hand, Non-Patent Document 28 reports that a rhodium catalyst having an acetylacetonato or acetate group enables addition reaction of triethoxysilane in high yields.

Although this method has the advantage of easy storage and handling of the catalyst, no study is made on reactivity with siloxanes which are more useful from the industrial standpoint.

In addition, rhodium is likewise an expensive noble metal element. Its catalytic function must be further increased to a higher activity before it can be used in practice as a platinum substitute.

The catalysts with their application to organopolysiloxanes being borne in mind include a catalyst having a phosphine ligand (Patent Document 8), a catalyst having an aryl-alkyl-triazenide group (Patent Document 9), a colloidal catalyst (Patent Document 10), a catalyst coordinated with a sulfide group (Patent Document 11), and a catalyst coordinated with an amino, phosphino or sulfide group and an organosiloxane group (Patent Document 12).

However, reactivity is empirically demonstrated with respect to only platinum, palladium, rhodium and iridium which are expensive metal elements. Thus the method is not regarded cost effective.

In Examples of Patent Documents 13 and 14, only well-known platinum catalysts are demonstrated to exert a catalytic effect while the structure which is combined with another metal to exert catalytic activity is indicated nowhere.

Patent Documents 15 to 17 disclose catalysts coordinated with N-heterocyclic carbene. Patent Document 15 does not discuss whether or not the catalyst is effective to hydrosilylation reaction.

Patent Documents 16 and 17 disclose catalysts coordinated with N-heterocyclic carbene and vinylsiloxane, but describe only platinum catalysts in Examples.

In addition, the metal catalysts coordinated with N-heterocyclic carbene require careful handling because the complex compounds have low storage stability.

Patent Documents 18 and 19 disclose ruthenium catalysts coordinated with η⁶-arene or η⁶-triene. These catalysts have inferior reactivity to platinum catalysts and require careful handling because the complex compounds have low storage stability.

Patent Documents 20 to 26 disclose a method of mixing a metal salt with a compound which coordinates to the metal and using the product as a catalyst rather than the use of metal complexes as the catalyst. Although these Patent Documents describe the progress of hydrosilylation with several exemplary combinations, the yield and other data are described nowhere, and the extent to which the reaction takes place is not evident. In addition, ionic salts or hydride reducing agents are used as the activator in all examples. Nevertheless, almost all examples exhibit no catalytic activity.

PRIOR ART DOCUMENTS Patent Documents

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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Problems to be Solved by the Invention

An object of the invention, which has been made under the above-mentioned circumstances, is to provide a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst which helps hydrosilylation reaction take place under mild conditions and is good in handling and shelf storage; and a method for preparing an addition compound by hydrosilylation reaction using the same.

Means for Solving the Problems

Making extensive investigations to attain the above objects, the inventors have found that a catalyst which is obtained using a specific metal compound as the catalyst precursor, an isocyanide compound as the ligand component, and a specific metal or metal compound serving as the promoter exerts a high activity to hydrosilylation reaction and helps addition reaction take place under mild conditions. The invention is predicated on this finding.

The invention provides a catalyst and a method defined below.

-   1. A hydrosilylation reaction catalyst which is prepared from:

(A) at least one metal compound selected from

a neutral metal salt having the formula (1):

(M)^(l+){(A)^(m−)}_(n)   (1)

wherein M is a transition metal element of Groups 7 to 11 in the Periodic Table exclusive of technetium, osmium, platinum and silver, which may be either a mononuclear species consisting of a single transition metal or a polynuclear species consisting of identical or different transition metals, when a compound consisting of an acid and a base is represented by {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−), A corresponds to the conjugate base (A)^(m−), and where a plurality of A's are included, they may be identical or different, l is an integer of 1 to 8 and equal to the valence number of the transition metal M, m is an integer of 1 to 3, satisfying l=m×n,

an anionic complex ion having the formula (2):

{(B)^(j+)}_(k)(M)^(l+){(A)^(m−)}_(n′)  (2)

wherein (B)^(j+) is at least one selected from a typical metal ion, inorganic ammonium ion, organic ammonium ion, and organic phosphonium ion, M and A are as defined in formula (1), j is an integer of 1 to 3, l and m are as defined in formula (1), n′ is an integer of 2 to 9, satisfying j×k+l=m×n′, the overall molecule being neutral, and

a cationic complex ion having the formula (3):

(M)^(l+)(L)_(p){(A)^(m−)}_(n)   (3)

wherein M and A are as defined in formula (1), L is a neutral ligand, l, m and n are as defined in formula (1), p is an integer of 1 to 6,

(B) at least one ligand selected from isocyanide compounds having the formula (4a) and the formula (4b):

Y¹—(NC)_(q)   (4a)

wherein Y¹ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, q is an integer of 1 to 3,

R—Si(R⁶)_(t){[(OSi(R⁶)₂)]_(u)—R⁶}_(v)   (4b)

wherein R⁶ is each independently a monovalent organic group selected from an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ alkyl group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, alkoxy group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group, and an organic group having the formula (4c):

—Y²—NC   (4c)

wherein Y² is an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ divalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from silicon, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, one, two or three of the entire groups R⁶ being an organic group having formula (4c), t is an integer of 0 to 3, u is an integer of 0 to 3, satisfying t+u=3, v is an integer of 1 to 300, and

(C) at least one promoter selected from a metal element selected from typical elements of Groups 1, 2, 12, 13 and 14 in the Periodic Table exclusive of hydrogen, cadmium and mercury, and transition metals of Groups 3 and 4 and silver, and an organometallic compound, metal hydride compound, metal alkoxide, and metal carboxylic acid salt containing said metal element.

-   2. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of 1 which is prepared in a     hydrosilylation reaction system where an unsaturated aliphatic     compound and/or a hydrosilane compound or organohydropolysiloxane     compound having a Si—H group is present. -   3. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of 1 or 2 wherein the metal     compound has formula (1). -   4. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 3     wherein M is at least one element selected from manganese, rhenium,     iron, ruthenium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, nickel, and palladium. -   5. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of 4 wherein M is at least     one element selected from manganese, iron, cobalt, and nickel. -   6. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 5     wherein the compound consisting of an acid and a base:     {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−) is at least one compound selected from hydrogen     halide, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, perhalogenic     acid, carbonic acid, hydrocyanic acid, carboxylic acid, dicarboxylic     acid, tricarboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, dithiocarboxylic acid,     dithiocarbamic acid, amidine acid, aliphatic alcohol, aromatic     alcohol, heterocyclic alcohol, aliphatic thiol, aromatic thiol,     organosilanol, ammonia, primary amine, secondary amine, and     hydrocarbon. -   7. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 5     wherein in formula (1), m is 1, and A is a halogen atom. -   8. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 5     wherein in formula (1), m is 1, and A is O-D wherein D is an     optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be     separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen,     silicon, sulfur and phosphorus. -   9. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 5     wherein in formula (1), m is 1, and A is O-E wherein E is a group     having the formula (5):

wherein R¹ to R³ are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus.

-   10. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 5     wherein A has the formula (6):

wherein R⁴ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, or a monovalent organic group having the formula (6-1):

—(Z)_(r)—R⁵   (6-1)

wherein Z is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ divalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, silicon and phosphorus, r is an integer of 0 or 1, R⁵ is a silyl or polyorganosiloxane group having the formula (6-2):

—{Si(R⁶)₂—R⁷}_(s)—Si(R⁶)_(t){[(OSi(R⁶)₂)]_(u)—R⁶}_(v)   (6-2)

wherein R⁶ is each independently an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryl group, or C₇-C₂₀ aralkyl group, R⁷ is a C₁-C₁₀ divalent hydrocarbon group, s is an integer of 0 or 1, t is an integer of 0 to 3, v is an integer of 0 to 3, satisfying t+v=3, and u is an integer of 1 to 300.

-   11. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 5     wherein A has the formula (7):

wherein X¹ is an oxygen or sulfur atom, X² is a carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atom, g is equal to 3 when X² is carbon, equal to 2 when X² is nitrogen, and equal to 1 when X² is oxygen or sulfur, R⁹ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus.

-   12. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 11     wherein the promoter has the formula (8):

(M¹)⁺{(G¹)⁻}₁   (8)

wherein M¹ is a Group 1 element exclusive of hydrogen, and G¹ is hydrogen or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.

-   13. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 11     wherein the promoter has the formula (9):

(M²)²⁺{(G²)⁻}₂   (9)

wherein M² is a Group 2 element or zinc, and G² is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.

-   14. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 11     wherein the promoter has the formula (10):

(M³)³⁺{(G³)⁻}₃   (10)

wherein M³ is a Group 13 element, and G³ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.

-   15. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 11     wherein the promoter has the formula (11):

(M⁴)⁴⁺{(G⁴)⁻}₄   (11)

wherein M⁴ is a Group 4 element or Group 14 element exclusive of carbon, and G⁴ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.

-   16. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 11     wherein the promoter has the formula (12):

{(J)^(b+)}_(d){(M⁵)^(a+)}_(e){(G⁵)⁻}_({(a×e)+(b×d)})  (12)

wherein (J)^(b+) is at least one ion selected from Group 15 onium ion, typical metal ion and transition metal ion, M⁵ is at least one element selected from zinc and Group 13 elements, and G⁵ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group, a is an integer of 1 to 3, b, d and e are each independently an integer of 1 to 2.

-   17. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 11     wherein the promoter has the formula (13):

(M⁶)^(c+)(G⁶)⁻ _(c)   (13)

wherein M⁶ is at least one element selected from Group 1 elements exclusive of hydrogen and silver, and G⁶ is a group: —OR⁸, a group: —O—(CO)—R⁸, or a group: —N(R⁹)—C(R⁹)═N(R⁹), R⁸ is each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus, R⁹ is each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus, and c is an integer of 1 to 2.

-   18. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 11     wherein the promoter has the formula (14):

M⁷   (14)

wherein M⁷ is a zero-valent metal selected from Group 1, 2 and 12 elements exclusive of hydrogen, cadmium and mercury.

-   19. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of 13 wherein in formula     (9), M² is magnesium, one G² is halogen or a C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group,     and the other G² is a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may     contain an organosilicon or ether group. -   20. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of 14 wherein in formula     (10), M³ is boron or aluminum, and G³ is each independently     hydrogen, a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group or C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy     group, with the proviso that at least one G³ is hydrogen. -   21. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of 14 wherein in formula     (10), M³ is boron or aluminum, and G³ is each independently a C₁-C₂₀     monovalent hydrocarbon group, halogen or C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, with     the proviso that at least one G³ is the monovalent hydrocarbon     group. -   22. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of 15 wherein in formula     (11), M⁴ is silicon, and G⁴ is each independently hydrogen, a C₁-C₂₀     monovalent hydrocarbon group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, halogen, C₁-C₂₀     dialkylamino group or C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, with the proviso that at     least one G⁴ is hydrogen. -   23. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of any one of 1 to 22     wherein the isocyanide compound of formula (4a) is at least one     compound selected from mesityl isocyanide, t-butyl isocyanide,     1-isocyanidoadamantane, cyclohexyl isocyanide, n-butyl isocyanide     and xylyl isocyanide. -   24. A method for preparing an addition compound comprising effecting     hydrosilylation reaction of an unsaturated aliphatic compound with a     hydrosilane compound or organohydropolysiloxane compound having a     Si—H bond in the presence of the hydrosilylation reaction catalyst     of any one of 1 to 23. -   25. The method for preparing an addition compound of 24 wherein the     unsaturated aliphatic compound is an organopolysiloxane having an     alkenyl group.

Advantageous Effects of the Invention

The metal compound from which the hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of the invention is prepared is readily available as a commercial product or by synthesis in a well-known way. The metal compound is quite easy to handle because of no need for storage at low temperature or in an inert gas atmosphere and no need for handling (e.g., metering) in a glove box, and maintains high activity even after long-term exposure to air.

On the other hand, the isocyanide compound serving as the ligand can also be stored at room temperature, and requires no special equipment upon handling.

Furthermore, the compound serving as the promoter is readily available as a commercial product or by synthesis in a well-known way.

Also, since the inventive catalyst does not possess such a ligand as carbonyl group, η⁴-diene group, η⁵-cyclopentadienyl group, η⁶-arene or triene group, it has advantages including shelf stability, ease of handling and high reactivity.

The catalyst prepared from the metal compound, isocyanide compound and promoter may be used after isolation as a metal complex compound, or it may be prepared in a hydrosilylation reaction system and used therein without isolation.

If hydrosilylation reaction between a compound containing an aliphatic unsaturated group and a silane or polysiloxane having a Si—H group is carried out in the presence of the catalyst prepared from the metal compound, isocyanide compound and promoter, addition reaction is possible under such conditions as room temperature to 100° C. The catalyst allows the reaction temperature to be lowered or the reaction time to be shortened, as compared with the catalyst prepared without using the promoter. In particular, addition reaction with industrially useful polysiloxanes, trialkoxysilanes and dialkoxysilanes takes place effectively.

Although the cited documents describe that addition reaction to an unsaturated group and reaction to produce an unsaturated compound by dehydrogenative silylation reaction often take place at the same time as the relevant reaction, the use of the inventive catalyst ensures selective progress of addition reaction to an unsaturated group.

Further, in the reaction with internal olefin which is difficult with the prior art catalysts, an addition reaction product accompanied with the migration of an unsaturated group to the terminal is obtainable. The invention is thus quite useful in the silicone industry.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a model showing the results of x-ray crystallographic analysis on Iron complex A obtained in Synthesis Example 3.

EMBODIMENT FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Below the invention is described in more detail.

The invention provides a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst which is prepared from (A) a metal compound as a catalyst precursor, (B) an isocyanide compound as a ligand, and (C) a metal or metal compound as a promoter.

The metal compound (A) serving herein as a catalyst precursor is at least one compound selected from a neutral metal salt having the formula (1), an anionic complex ion having the formula (2), and a cationic complex ion having the formula (3). With the availability, cost and other factors of the metal compound taken into account, it is preferred to use the neutral metal salt having formula (1).

(M)^(l+){(A)^(m−)}_(n)   (1)

{(B)^(j+)}_(k)(M)^(l+){(A)^(m−)}_(n′)  (2)

(M)^(l+)(L)_(p){(A)^(m−)}_(n)   (3)

In formulae (1) to (3), M is a transition metal element of Groups 7 to 11 in the Periodic Table exclusive of technetium, osmium, platinum and silver. Inter alia, manganese, rhenium, iron, ruthenium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, nickel, and palladium which are transition metals of Groups 7 to 10 are preferred. With the availability and cost of the metal salt, catalytic activity and the like taken into account, manganese, iron, ruthenium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, and nickel are more preferred, and manganese, iron, cobalt, and nickel which are first-row transition metals are even more preferred.

It is noted that each of the metal compounds of formulae (1) to (3) may be either a mononuclear species consisting of a single transition metal or a polynuclear species consisting of identical or different transition metals.

Provided that a compound consisting of an acid and a base is represented by {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−), A in formulae (1) to (3) corresponds to the conjugate base. Where a plurality of A's are included, they may be identical or different.

In formula (1), l is an integer of 1 to 8 and equal to the valence number of the transition metal M, m is an integer of 1 to 3, satisfying l=m×n.

Notably, in the metal compound (metal salt) having formula (1), water or a solvent may coordinate with the metal element (M).

In formula (2), (B)^(j+) is at least one selected from a typical metal ion, inorganic ammonium ion (NH₄ ⁺), organic ammonium ion, and organic phosphonium ion.

The subscript j is an integer of 1 to 3, l and m are as defined above, n′ is an integer of 2 to 9, satisfying (j×k)+l=m×n′, the overall molecule being neutral.

Exemplary of the organic ammonium ion are tetraalkylammonium ions, with the tetraalkylammonium ions containing C₁-C₅ alkyl being preferred.

Exemplary of the organic phosphonium ion are tetraalkylphosphonium ions, with the tetraalkylphosphonium ions containing C₁-C₅ alkyl being preferred.

It is noted that four alkyl groups on the nitrogen or phosphorus atom may be identical or different.

In formula (3), L is a neutral ligand, l, m and n are as defined above, satisfying l=m×n, and p is an integer of 1 to 6.

Examples of the neutral ligand include, but are not particularly limited to, water; heteroatom-containing organic compounds such as tetrahydrofuran, dimethoxyethane, acetonitrile and pyridine; organic compounds having arene or olefin such as benzene, toluene, p-cymene, cyclooctane, 1,5-hexadiene, 1,5-cyclooctadiene and norbornadiene; and ammonia, which are susceptible to ligand replacement reaction on metal. With the stability and cost of the catalyst precursor taken into account, water, and heteroatom-containing organic compounds such as tetrahydrofuran, dimethoxyethane, acetonitrile and pyridine are preferred.

It is noted that the metal compound having formula (1) is a neutral compound in which metal element M and conjugate base A are in a direct bond, whereas the metal compound having formula (3) is a cationic complex ion in which M and A are not in a direct bond.

In formulae (1) to (3), l represents the valence number of the metal M. Specifically, l is preferably 1 to 7, more preferably 2 to 3 when M is manganese;

l is preferably 1 to 7, more preferably 3 to 5 when M is rhenium;

l is preferably 1 to 4, more preferably 2 to 3 when M is iron;

l is preferably 1 to 4, more preferably 2 to 3 when M is ruthenium, with a mixed valence compound wherein l is 2 and 3 being acceptable;

l is preferably 1 to 3, more preferably 2 to 3 when M is cobalt;

l is preferably 1 to 3 when M is rhodium;

l is preferably 1 to 3 when M is iridium;

l is preferably 1 to 2, more preferably 2 when M is nickel;

l is preferably 1, 2 or 4, more preferably 2 when M is palladium; and

l is preferably 1 to 2 when M is copper.

In formula (1) to (3), A is a conjugate base of a mono to trifunctional acid represented by {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−). Examples of {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−) include inorganic acids such as hydrogen halides, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, perhalogenic acids, thiocyanic acid, tetrafluoroboric acid, and hexafluorophosphoric acid; organic acids such as carbonic acid, hydrocyanic acid, carboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids, tricarboxylic acids, sulfonic acid, dithiocarboxylic acids, dithiocarbamic acid, amidine acid; organic weak acids such as aliphatic alcohols, aromatic alcohols, aliphatic thiols, aromatic thiols, organosilanols, and heterocyclic alcohols; ammonia, primary amines, secondary amines, and hydrocarbons.

It is noted that when the compound is an acid in the form of oxide, nitride, sulfide or phosphide, it is acceptable that the ratio to the metal element is not an integral ratio. Also water or a coordinatable organic compound as mentioned above may coordinate to the metal.

Of the compounds {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−), hydrogen halides of the formula wherein m is 1 and A is halogen are preferred, with hydrogen chloride or hydrogen bromide of the formula wherein A is chlorine or bromine being more preferred.

Of the compounds {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−), carboxylic acids of the formula wherein m is 1 and A is a conjugate base of carboxylic acid as represented by formula (6) are also preferred.

In formula (6), R⁴ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus, or a monovalent organic group having the formula (6-1).

—(Z)_(r)—R⁵   (6-1)

The C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic groups are preferably C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon groups, though not limited thereto.

Suitable monovalent hydrocarbon groups include alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and aralkyl groups.

The alkyl groups may be straight, branched or cyclic. Examples include straight or branched alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, n-hexyl, n-heptyl, n-octyl, n-nonyl, n-decyl, n-undecyl, n-dodecyl, n-tridecyl, n-tetradecyl, n-pentadecyl, n-hexadecyl, n-heptadecyl, n-octadecyl, n-nonadecyl, and n-eicosanyl; and cycloalkyl groups such as cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, cyclooctyl, cyclononyl, norbornyl, and adamantyl.

Examples of the alkenyl group include ethenyl, n-1-propenyl, n-2-propenyl, 1-methylethenyl, n-1-butenyl, n-2-butenyl, n-3-butenyl, 2-methyl-1-propenyl, 2-methyl-2-propenyl, 1-ethylethenyl, 1-methyl-1-propenyl, 1-methyl-2-propenyl, n-1-pentenyl, n-1-decenyl, and n-1-eicosenyl.

Examples of the alkynyl group include ethynyl, n-1-propynyl, n-2-propynyl, n-1-butynyl, n-2-butynyl, n-3 -butynyl, 1-methyl-2-propynyl, n-1-pentynyl, n-2-pentynyl, n-3-pentynyl, n-4-pentynyl, 1-methyl-n-butynyl, 2-methyl-n-butynyl, 3-methyl-n-butynyl, 1,1-dimethyl-n-propynyl, n-1-hexynyl, n-1-decynyl, n-1-pentadecynyl, and n-1-eicosynyl.

Examples of the aryl group include phenyl, 1-naphthyl, 2-naphthyl, anthryl, phenanthryl, o-biphenylyl, m-biphenylyl, and p-biphenylyl.

Examples of the aralkyl group include benzyl, phenylethyl, phenylpropyl, naphthylmethyl, naphthylethyl, and naphthylpropyl.

It is noted that at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus may intervene in these groups as long as the activity of the inventive hydrosilylation reaction catalyst is not compromised.

Also, the C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group may have a substituent or a plurality of identical or different substituents at an arbitrary position(s).

Examples of the substituent include halogen atoms such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, alkoxy groups such as methoxy, ethoxy and propoxy, and amino groups such as dialkylamino.

In formula (6-1), Z is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ divalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, silicon and phosphorus, and r is an integer of 0 or 1.

The C₁-C₂₀ divalent organic groups are preferably C₁-C₂₀ divalent hydrocarbon groups, but not limited thereto.

Suitable divalent hydrocarbon groups include alkylene, arylene and aralkylene groups.

The alkylene groups may be straight, branched or cyclic ones, preferably C₁-C₁₀ alkylene groups. Examples include straight or branched alkylene groups such as methylene, ethylene, propylene, trimethylene, n-butylene, isobutylene, s-butylene, n-octylene, 2-ethylhexylene, n-decylene, n-undecylene, n-dodecylene, n-tridecylene, n-tetradecylene, n-pentadecylene, n-hexadecylene, n-heptadecylene, n-octadecylene, n-nonadecylene, and n-eicosanylene; and cycloalkylene groups such as 1,4-cyclohexylene.

Examples of the arylene group include o-phenylene, m-phenylene, p-phenylene, 1,2-naphthylene, 1,8-naphthylene, 2,3-naphthylene, and 4,4′-biphenylene.

Examples of the aralkylene group include —(CH₂)_(w)—Ar— wherein Ar is a C₆-C₂₀ arylene group and w is an integer of 1 to 10, —Ar—(CH₂)_(w)— wherein Ar and w are as defined above, and —(CH₂)_(w)—Ar—(CH₂)_(w)— wherein Ar is as defined above and w is each independently as defined above.

R⁵ is a silyl or polyorganosiloxane group having the formula (6-2).

—{Si(R⁶)₂—R⁷}_(s)—Si(R⁶)_(t){[(OSi(R⁶)₂)]_(u)—R⁶}_(v)   (6-2)

In formula (6-2), R⁶ is each independently an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryl group, or C₇-C₂₀ aralkyl group, R⁷ is a C₁-C₁₀ divalent hydrocarbon group, s is an integer of 0 or 1, t is an integer of 0 to 3, v is an integer of 0 to 3, satisfying t+v=3, and u is an integer of 1 to 300. Preferred is a silyl or polyorganosiloxane group having the formula (6-3) corresponding to formula (6-2) wherein s=0.

—Si(R⁶)_(t){[(OSi(R⁶)₂)]_(u)—R⁶}_(v)   (6-3)

The C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy groups are preferably C₁-C₁₀ alkoxy groups. Examples include methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, i-propoxy, n-butoxy, i-butoxy, s-butoxy, t-butoxy, n-pentoxy, n-hexoxy, n-heptyloxy, n-octyloxy, n-nonyloxy, and n-decyloxy.

Suitable alkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups are as exemplified above for R⁴.

Examples of the C₁-C₁₀ divalent hydrocarbon group represented by R⁷ include alkylene groups such as ethylene, trimethylene, and propylene, preferably ethylene.

Examples of the silyl or polyorganosiloxane group having formula (6-2) include, but are not limited to, trimethylsilyl, triethylsilyl, phenyldimethylsilyl, trimethoxysilyl, triethoxysilyl, pentamethyldisiloxy, bistrimethylsiloxymethylsilyl, tristrimethylsiloxysilyl, polydimethylsiloxy groups of the formula: —Si(Me)₂{OSi(Me)₂}_(t-1)-OSiMe₃ wherein t is as defined above, and polydimethylsiloxy groups of the formula: —Si(Me)₂{OSi(Me)₂}_(t-1)-OSiMe₂nBu wherein t is as defined above.

Besides the groups of formula (6-2), R⁵ may be a siloxane group of dendrimer type which is highly branched via silethylene groups.

Of the foregoing, R⁴ is preferably an optionally halo-substituted C₁-C₃₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group, more preferably an optionally halo-substituted C₁-C₁₀ alkyl group, and even more preferably an optionally halo-substituted C₁-C₅ alkyl group.

It is preferred that in formula (1), m is 1 and A is a conjugate base of thiocarboxylic acid, dithiocarboxylic acid, dithiocarbamic acid or xanthogenic acid as represented by the formula (7).

In formula (7), X¹ is an oxygen or sulfur atom, X² is a carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atom, g is equal to 3 when X² is carbon, equal to 2 when X² is nitrogen, and equal to 1 when X² is oxygen or sulfur, R⁹ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus. Suitable C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic groups are as exemplified above.

Examples include conjugate bases of thioacetic acid, thiopropionic acid, thiobenzoic acid, dithioacetic acid, dithiopropionic acid, dithiobenzoic acid, N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamic acid, N,N-diethyldithiocarbamic acid, N,N-dibutyldithiocarbamic acid, N,N-dibenzyldithiocarbamic acid, N,N-ethylphenyldithiocarbamic acid, ethylxanthogenic acid, propylxanthogenic acid, butylxanthogenic acid.

Preferred as the conjugate base of formula (7) are conjugate bases of C₁-C₂₀ diorganodithiocarbamic acids, more preferably conjugate bases of C₁-C₅ dialkyldithiocarbamic acids.

Also preferably, A in formula (1) is a conjugate base of an aliphatic thiol or aromatic thiol which is a compound: —S-D wherein D is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus.

Suitable C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic groups are as exemplified above, and preferably include alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl and aryl groups such as phenyl, 1-naphthyl and 2-naphthyl.

Examples include methyl thiolate, ethyl thiolate, benzene thiolate, and 1,2-benzene dithiolate.

Further preferably, in formula (1), m is 1 and A is a conjugate base capable of forming a metal-oxygen bond as represented by O-D wherein D is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus.

Suitable C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic groups are as exemplified above, and preferably include alkyl groups such as methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl and aryl groups such as phenyl, 1-naphthyl and 2-naphthyl, with isopropyl or phenyl being more preferred.

It is noted that at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorus may intervene in these groups as long as the activity of the inventive hydrosilylation reaction catalyst is not compromised. Also, in these groups, one or more or all hydrogen atoms may be substituted by substituents. Examples of the substituent include halogen atoms such as fluorine and chlorine, alkoxy groups such as methoxy, ethoxy and propoxy, and amino groups such as dialkylamino.

Further, the salts of formula (1) wherein m is 1 and A is a conjugate base capable of forming a metal-oxygen bond as represented by O-E are advantageously used.

Herein E is a monovalent organic group providing a 1,3-diketonate structure of formula (5).

In formula (5), R¹ to R³ are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus.

Suitable C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic groups are as exemplified above.

R¹ to R³ are preferably hydrogen or C₁-C₅ alkyl groups. More preferably R¹ and R³ are methyl, and R² is hydrogen, indicating that O-E is acetylacetonate.

Examples of the metal compound of formula (1) wherein (A)^(m−) is a conjugate base of inorganic acid include FeCl₂, FeBr₂, FeCl₃, FeBr₃, FeI₃, MnCl₂, MnBr₂, MnI₂, CoCl₂, CoBr₂, CoI₂, NiCl₂, NiBr₂, NiI₂, RuCl₂, RuCl₃, PdCl₂, PdBr₂, PdI₂, IrCl₃, IrBr₃, RhCl₃; Mn(NO₃)₂, Fe(NO₃)₃, Co(NO₃)₂, Ni(NO₃)₂; MnPO₄, FePO₄, Co₃(PO₄)₂, Ni₃(PO₄)₂; MnSO₄, FeSO₄, CoSO₄, Fe₂(SO₄)₃, NiSO₄; Mn(ClO₄)₂, Fe(ClO₄)₂, Fe(ClO₄)₃, Co(ClO₄)₂, Ni(ClO₄)₂; Co(SCN)₂, Ni(SCN)₂, etc.

Examples of the metal compound of formula (1) wherein (A)^(m−) is a conjugate base of organic acid include Mn(CO₃)₂, Co(CO₃)₂, Co(CO₃)₂Co(OH)₂, Ni(CO₃)₂, monocarboxylic salts such as manganese(II) acetate (abbreviated as Mn(OAc)₂, hereinafter), Mn(OAc)₃, manganese biscyclohexanebutyrate, Fe(OAc)₂, iron(II) lactate, iron(II) pivalate, iron(III) stearate, iron(III) acrylate, Co(OAc)₂, cobalt pivalate, cobalt benzoate, cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate, cobalt biscyclohexanebutyrate, nickel formate, Ni(OAc)₂, nickel biscyclohexanebutyrate, nickel stearate, Ru₂(OAc)₄Cl, Rh₂(OAc)₄, and Pd(OAc)₂; dicarboxylic salts such as iron(II) fumarate, iron(II) oxalate, iron(II) ammonium citrate, iron(III) oxalate, and iron(III) tartrate; tricarboxylic salts such as iron(III) citrate; 1,3-diketonates such as bis(acetylacetonato)manganese (abbreviated as Mn(acac)₂, hereinafter), bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)manganese, Fe(acac)₂, Mn(acac)₃, tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptadionato)iron, tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)iron, Co(acac)₂, Co(acac)₃, tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptadionato)cobalt, tris(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)cobalt, Ni(acac)₃, bis(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3,5-heptadionato)nickel, bis(hexafluoroacetylacetonato)nickel, Ru(acac)₃, Rh(acac)₃, Ir(acac)₃, Pd(acac)₃; sulfonic salts such as bis(p-toluenesulfonic acid)iron, bis(camphorsulfonic acid)iron, bis(trifluoromethanesulfonic acid)iron, tris(trifluoromethanesulfonic acid)iron, bis(benzenesulfonic acid)nickel; and dithiocarboxylic salts such as ethylene bis(dithiocarbamato)manganese, bis(diethyldithiocarbamato)manganese, tris(dimethyldithiocarbamato)iron, tris(diethyldithiocarbamato)iron.

Examples of the metal compound of formula (1) wherein (A)^(m−) is an organic weak acid include alkoxide salts such as Mn(OMe)₂, Fe(OMe)₂, Fe(OEt)₃, Fe(O^(i)Pr)₃, and Co(O^(i)Pr)₂.

It is noted that these metal salts are available as commercial products or via synthesis by the methods described in the literature (e.g., J. Cluster, Sci., 2005, 16, 331; Inorganic Chemistry, 2007, 46, 3378; Organometallics, 1993, 12, 2414; Russ. Chem. Bull., 1999, 48, 1751; J. Inorg. Nucl. Chem., 1966, 28, 2285).

Examples of the metal compound of formula (2) wherein (A)^(m−) is a conjugate base of an inorganic acid include sodium hexacyanoferrate(II), potassium hexacyanoferrate(II), potassium hexacyanoferrate(III), potassium hexacyanocobaltate(II), potassium hexacyanocobaltate(III), potassium tetracyanonickelate(II), lithium tetrabromonickelate(II), potassium hexachlororhenate, potassium hexachlororuthenate(III), potassium hexacyanoruthnate(III), sodium hexachlororhodate(III), potassium hexachlororhodate(III), potassium pentachlororhodate(III), sodium hexachloroiridate(IV), sodium hexachloroiridate(III), lithium tetrachloropalladate(II), sodium tetrachloropalladate(II), sodium tetrabromopalladate(II), potassium tetrachloropalladate(II), potassium tetrabromopalladate(II); tetraethylammonium tetrachloromanganate(II), tetraethylammonium tetrachlorocobaltate(II), tetraethylammonium tetrachloronickelate(II), tetraethylammonium tetrachloroferrate(II), and tetra-n-butylammonium tetrachloroferrate(II).

Exemplary of the metal compound of formula (2) wherein (A)^(m−) is a conjugate base of an organic acid is Iron complex A: sodium tris(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropoxy)ferrate(II) dimer-2THF.

Examples of the oxide include lithium permanganate, potassium permanganate, lithium ferrate, lithium cobaltate, sodium rhenate, and potassium ruthenate.

Examples of the metal compound of formula (3) wherein (A)^(m−) is a conjugate base of an inorganic acid include iron tetrafluoroborate hexahydrate, cobalt tetrafluoroborate hexahydrate, nickel tetrafluoroborate hexahydrate, bis(1,5-cyclooctadienyl)rhodium tetrafluoroborate, bis(norbornadienyl)rhodium tetrafluoroborate, bis(1,5-cyclooctadienyl)iridium tetrafluoroborate, and tetrakis(acetonitrile)palladium tetrafluoroborate.

Of these metal compounds, the halides, carboxylic salts, alkoxide salts, and 1,3-diketonate salts having formula (1) are preferred when catalytic activity, cost, and stability are taken into account.

The isocyanide compound used as the ligand (B) in the invention is at least one compound selected from isocyanide compounds having the formulae (4a) and (4b).

Y¹—(NC)_(q)   (4a)

R—Si(R⁶)_(a){[(OSi(R⁶)₂)]_(b)—R⁶}_(c)   (4b)

In formula (4a), Y¹ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, q is an integer of 1 to 3.

Examples of the substituent on Y¹ include halogen atoms such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine atoms, alkoxy groups such as methoxy, ethoxy and propoxy, and amino groups such as dialkylamino.

The preferred C₁-C₃₀ monovalent organic groups are C₁-C₃₀ monovalent hydrocarbon groups, but not limited thereto.

Suitable monovalent hydrocarbon groups include alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and aralkyl groups. Examples of the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and aralkyl groups are as exemplified above.

Examples of the isocyanide compound having formula (4a) which can be advantageously used herein as the ligand include, but are not limited to, alkyl isocyanides such as methyl isocyanide, ethyl isocyanide, n-propyl isocyanide, cyclopropyl osocyanide, n-butyl isocyanide, isobutyl isocyanide, sec-butyl isocyanide, t-butyl isocyanide, n-pentyl isocyanide, isopentyl isocyanide, neopentyl isocyanide, n-hexyl isocyanide, cyclohexyl isocyanide, cycloheptyl isocyanide, 1,1-dimethylhexyl isocyanide, 1-adamantyl isocyanide, and 2-adamantyl isocyanide; aryl isocyanides such as phenyl isocyanide, 2-methylphenyl isocyanide, 4-methylphenyl isocyanide, 2,4-dimethylphenyl isocyanide, 2,5-dimethylphenyl isocyanide, 2,6-dimethylphenyl isocyanide, 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl isocyanide, 2,4,6-tri-t-butylphenyl isocyanide, 2,6-diisopropylphenyl isocyanide, 1-naphthyl isocyanide, 2-naphthyl isocyanide, 2-methyl-1-naphthyl isocyanide; aralkyl isocyanides such as benzyl isocyanide and phenylethyl isocyanide.

Examples of the diisocyanide compound having formula (4a) include 1,2-diisocyanoethane, 1,3-diisocyanopropane, 1,4-diisocyanobutane, 1,5-diisocyanopentane, 1,6-diisocyanohexane, 1,8-diisocyanooctane, 1,12-diisocyanododecane, 1,2-diisocyanocyclohexane, 1,3-diisocyanocyclohexane, 1,4-diisocyanocyclohexane, 1,3-diisocyano-2,2-dimethylpropane, 2,5-diisocyano-2,5-dimethylhexane, 1,2-bis(diisocyanoethoxy)ethane, 1,2-diisocyanobenzene, 1,3-diisocyanobenzene, 1,4-diisocyanobenzene, 1,1′-methylenebis(4-isocyanobenzene), 1,1′-oxybis(4-isocyanobenzene), 3-(isocyanomethyl)benzyl isocyanide, 1,2-bis(2-isocyanophenoxy)ethane, bis(2-isocyanophenyl)phenyl phosphonate, bis(2-isocyanophenyl) isophthalate, bis(2-isocyanophenyl) succinate.

Examples of the triisocyanide compound having formula (4a) include 1,3-diisocyano-2-(isocyanomethyl)-2-methylpropane, 1,5-diisocyano-3-(2-isocyanoethyl)pentane, 1,7-diisocyano-4-(3-isocyanopropyl)heptane, and 3-isocyano-N,N′-bis(3-isocyanopropyl)propane-1-amine.

These isocyanide compounds may be synthesized, for example, by the method involving formylation and dehydration reactions using an amine compound corresponding to the isocyanide, or by the method described in Organometallics, 2013, 21, 7153-7162, using a benzoxazole.

In formula (4b), R⁶ is each independently a monovalent organic group selected from an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ alkyl group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, alkoxy group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group, and an organic group having the formula (4c):

—Y²—NC   (4c)

wherein Y² is an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ divalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from silicon, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, one, two or three of the entire groups R⁶ being an organic group having formula (4c), t is an integer of 0 to 3, u is an integer of 0 to 3, satisfying t+u=3, v is an integer of 1 to 300, preferably 1 to 100, more preferably 1 to 50.

The preferred C₁-C₃₀ monovalent organic groups are C₁-C₃₀ monovalent hydrocarbon groups or alkoxy groups, but not limited thereto.

Suitable monovalent hydrocarbon groups include alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl and aralkyl groups, examples of which are as exemplified above.

The preferred alkoxy groups are C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy groups, more preferably C₁-C₁₀ alkoxy groups. Examples thereof are as exemplified above.

Examples of the substituent on R include halogen atoms such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine atoms, alkoxy groups such as methoxy, ethoxy and propoxy, and amino groups such as dialkylamino.

In formula (4b), the C₁-C₃₀ divalent organic groups are preferably C₁-C₃₀, especially C₂-C₃₀ divalent hydrocarbon groups, but not limited thereto.

Suitable divalent hydrocarbon groups include alkylene, arylene and aralkylene groups.

The alkylene groups may be straight, branched or cyclic ones, preferably C₁-C₂₀, more preferably C₁-C₁₀ alkylene groups. Examples thereof are as exemplified above.

The arylene groups are preferably C₆-C₃₀, more preferably C₆-C₂₀ arylene groups. Examples thereof are as exemplified above.

The aralkylene groups are preferably C₇-C₃₀, more preferably C₇-C₂₀ aralkylene groups. Examples thereof are as exemplified above.

Examples of the substituent include halogen atoms such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine atoms, alkoxy groups such as methoxy, ethoxy and propoxy, and amino groups such as dialkylamino.

In formula (4b), one, two or three of the entire groups R⁶ are an organic group having formula (4c), the isocyanide compound may be a single compound or a mixture of plural compounds. Preferably one or two of the entire groups R⁶ are an organic group having formula (4c), and more preferably one of the entire groups R⁶ is an isocyanide-containing organic group having formula (4c).

In formula (4b), t is an integer of 0 to 3. The compound is a tetraorganosilane when t is 3, and an organo(poly)siloxane having a siloxane group in the molecule when t is 0 to 2.

Also, when t is 0 to 2, the monovalent organic group having formula (4c) may bond to the organo(poly)siloxane skeleton at its end or side chain.

As used herein, the term “(poly)siloxane” refers to a siloxane when only one siloxy group is included and a polysiloxane when two or more siloxy groups are included.

Examples of the silyl group or (poly)organosiloxane group which is a residue resulting from elimination of the monovalent organic group of formula (4c) include, but are not limited to, trimethylsilyl, triethylsilyl, phenyldimethylsilyl, trimethoxysilyl, triethoxysilyl, pentamethyldisiloxy, bistrimethylsiloxymethylsilyl, tristrimethylsiloxysilyl, polydimethylsiloxy group: —Si(Me)₂{OSi(Me)₂}_((u-1))OSiMe₃ wherein u is as defined above, (poly)dimethylsiloxy group: —Si(Me)₂{OSi(Me)₂}_((u-1))OSiMe₂nBu wherein u is as defined above, and (poly)dimethylsiloxy group: —Si(Me)₂{OSi(Me)₂}_((u-1))OSiMe₂— wherein u is as defined above. Also included is a polyorganosiloxy group containing a siloxane group of dendrimer type which is highly branched via silethylene groups.

Of the isocyanide compounds having formula (4b), trimethylsilylmethyl isocyanide (Me₃SiCH₂NC), bis(trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide [(Me₃Si)₂CHCN], and tris(trimethylsilyl)methyl isocyanide [(Me₃Si)₃CNC] are well-known compounds.

The remaining isocyanide compounds having formula (4b) may be synthesized by any well-known methods.

One example is a method involving forming a formyl compound from an amine compound and formic acid, and reacting the formyl compound with phosphoryl chloride in the presence of an organic amine (Synthesis Method 1, see Organometallics, 2004, 23, 3976-3981).

Known methods for obtaining a formyl compound under moderate conditions include a method for obtaining a formyl compound by forming acetic acid/formic acid anhydride from acetic anhydride and formic acid and reacting it with an amine compound is known (Synthesis Method 2, see Org. Synth., 2013, 90, 358-366). The formyl compound obtained by this method may then be converted to an isocyanide compound by Synthesis Method 1.

Also known is a method for obtaining a formyl compound by treating formamide with sodium hydride into an anion and reacting it with a halogen compound (Synthesis Method 3, see Synthetic Communications, 1986, 16, 865-869). The formyl compound thus obtained may then be converted to an isocyanide compound by Synthesis Method 1.

On the other hand, as the method not involving formylation, a method of reacting an amine compound with dichlorocarbene to form an isocyanide compound is known (Synthesis Method 4, see Tetrahedron Letters, 1972, 17, 1637-1640).

When the desired isocyanide compound has a siloxane skeleton, it is preferably prepared by formylating an amino-containing siloxane compound under moderate conditions as in Synthesis Method 2, and converting to isocyanide by Synthesis Method 1 or converting to isocyanide by Synthesis Method 4.

The amine compound or halogen compound used herein may be a compound having the formula (4b′).

R⁰—Si(R⁰)_(t){[(OSi(R⁰)₂)]_(u)—R⁰}_(v)   (4b′)

In formula (4b′), R⁰ is each independently a monovalent organic group selected from an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus and a group having the formula (4c′):

-A-X   (4c′)

wherein A is an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ divalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from silicon, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus and X is NH₂ for the amine compound or halogen for the halide compound, one, two or three of the entire groups R⁰ being an organic group having formula (4c′), t, u and v are as defined above.

Below, conditions for synthesis from the amine compound are outlined.

-   (i) Formylation by Synthesis Method 1: Formylation is achieved by     adding an excess of formic acid to an amine compound and dehydrating     under reflux. -   (ii) Conversion from formyl compound to isocyanide compound by     Synthesis Method 1: The target compound is obtained by dissolving a     formyl compound and diisopropylamine in methylene chloride, cooling     at 0° C., adding phosphoryl chloride dropwise, stirring for further     2 hours, adding sodium carbonate aqueous solution, allowing to stand     at room temperature overnight, and post-treatment. If necessary, the     compound is purified by distillation or sublimation. -   (iii) Formylation by Synthesis Method 2: Formic acid is added to     acetic anhydride (2 equivalents of formic acid relative to acetic     anhydride), yielding a formylating agent (acetic/formic anhydride).     On the other hand, an amine compound is dissolved in THF, which is     cooled at −15° C. The formylating agent is added dropwise so that     the internal temperature may not exceed −5° C., and stirred for 2     hours. The target compound is obtained by post-treatment and then     converted into isocyanide. -   (iv) Formation of isocyanide compound by Synthesis Method 4: The     isocyanide compound is obtained by mixing an amine compound,     chloroform, phase transfer catalyst (benzyltriethylammonium     chloride), and methylene chloride, adding 50 wt % sodium hydroxide     aqueous solution, stirring for 2 hour under reflux of methylene     chloride, and post-treatment.

Also, in the case of synthesis from the halogen compound, formylation may be conducted by Synthesis Method 3 as follows. A formyl compound is obtained by dispersing sodium hydride (60% paraffin dispersion) in DMF, adding formamide thereto, stirring at 120° C. for 45 minutes, cooling at 60° C., adding the halogen compound, stirring at 120° C. for 24 hours, filtering the salt, and distilling off the solvent (DMF). Notably, the subsequent isocyanide conversion is the same as Synthesis Method 1.

Alternatively, a formyl compound is obtained by adding formamide and hexamethyldisilazane to the halogen compound, stirring at 80° C. for 1 hour, filtering off the precipitate, and removing the solvent. The subsequent isocyanide conversion is the same as Synthesis Method 1.

Furthermore, the hydrosilylation promoter used herein is a metal compound which becomes a catalyst precursor when added to the reaction system, or a compound which reacts with a complex resulting from complex formation between a metal compound and an isocyanide ligand, to produce a catalytic active species efficiently and strengthen the catalytic action of catalytic active species to enhance its activity.

The promoter may be at least one metal or metal compound selected from among typical elements of Groups 1, 2, 12, 13 and 14 in the Periodic Table exclusive of hydrogen, cadmium and mercury, and transition metals of Groups 3 and 4 and silver, and organometallic compounds, metal hydride compounds, metal alkoxides, and metal carboxylic acid salts containing the metal element.

Among others, preference is given to a metal element selected from Group 1 exclusive of hydrogen, Group 2, Group 13, Group 14, zinc, and silver, or at least one selected from organometallic compounds, metal hydride compounds, metal alkoxides, and metal carboxylic acid salts containing the metal element. More preferred is at least one member selected from organometallic compounds, metal hydride compounds, metal alkoxides, and metal carboxylic acid salts containing lithium, magnesium, zinc, silver, boron, aluminum, silicon and tin, and zero-valent metals including lithium, magnesium and zinc.

The preferred promoters are those having the formulae (8) to (14).

(M¹)⁺{(G¹)⁻}₁   (8)

(M²)²⁺{(G²)⁻}₂   (9)

(M³)³⁺{(G³)⁻}₃   (10)

(M⁴)⁴⁺{(G⁴)⁻}₄   (11)

{(J)^(b+)}_(d){(M⁵)^(a+)}_(e){(G⁵)⁻}_({(a×e)+(b×d)})  (12)

(M⁶)^(c+)(G⁶)⁻ _(c)   (13)

M⁷   (14)

In formula (8), M¹ is an element of Group 1 exclusive of hydrogen, preferably lithium, sodium, potassium or cesium, more preferably lithium.

G¹ is hydrogen or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group. Suitable C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon groups are as exemplified above.

Examples of the C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group include phenoxy and naphthoxy.

Examples of the C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group include trimethylsiloxy, triethylsiloxy and triphenylsiloxy.

Examples of the C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group include methylamino, ethylamino, n-propylamino, isopropylamino, n-butylamino, isobutylamino, s-butylamino and t-butylamino.

Examples of the C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group include dimethylamino and diethylamino.

Examples of the C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group include (trimethylsilyl)methylamino, (trimethylsilyl)ethylamino, s-butyltrimethylsilylamino, t-butyltrimethylsilylamino, benzyltrimethylsilylamino and (trimethylsilyl)phenylamino.

Examples of the C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group include bis(trimethylsilyl)amino, bis(ethyldimethylsilyl)amino, bis(dimethylphenylsilyl)amino and bis(methyldiphenylsilyl)amino.

Examples of the promoter having formula (8) include methyllithium, n-butyllithium, phenyllithium, lithium acetylide, lithium hydride, lithium amide, sodium amide, lithium dimethylamide, lithium diisopropylmethylamide, lithium dicyclohexylamide, lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, potassium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide, lithium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide, sodium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide, and potassium bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide.

In formula (9), M² is an element of Group 2 or zinc, preferably magnesium or zinc.

G², which may be identical or different, is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group. Examples of the halogen, monovalent hydrocarbon, alkoxy, aryloxy, organosiloxy, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino, and diorganosilylamino groups are as exemplified above.

Preferably G² is halogen, C₁-C₅ alkyl, phenyl or C₁-C₅ alkoxy group.

Examples of the promoter having formula (9) include methylmagnesium chloride, methylmagnesium bromide, ethylmagnesium chloride, ethylmagnesium bromide, n-butylmagnesium chloride, n-butylmagnesium bromide, phenylmagnesium chloride, phenylmagnesium bromide, diethylmagnesium, diphenylmagnesium, magnesium bis(diisopropylamide), magnesium bis(hexamethyldisilazide), dimethylzinc, diethylzinc, diisopropylzinc, diphenylzinc, methylzinc chloride, isopropylzinc bromide, propylzinc bromide, butylzinc bromide, isobutylzinc bromide, and phenylzinc bromide.

In formula (10), M³ is an element of Group 13, preferably boron or aluminum.

G³ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group. Examples of the halogen, monovalent hydrocarbon, alkoxy, aryloxy, organosiloxy, monoalkylamino, dialkylamino, monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino, and diorganosilylamino groups are as exemplified above.

G³ is preferably hydrogen, halogen or C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group, more preferably hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₅ alkyl or phenyl.

Examples of the promoter having formula (10) include diisobutylaluminum hydride; organic boron hydrides such as borane, pinacol borane, catechol borane, 9-borabicyclo[3,3,1]nonane, 2,3-dihydro-1H-naphtho[1,8-de][1,3,2]diazaborinine; organoaluminum compounds such as trimethylaluminum, triethylaluminum, triisobutylaluminum, ethylaluminum dichloride, dimethylaluminum chloride, diethylaluminum chloride, isobutylaluminum dichloride, and polymethylaluminoxane; organic boranes such as trimethlborane, triethylborane and triphenylborane.

In formula (11), M⁴ is an element of Group 4 or an element of Group 14 exclusive of carbon, preferably silicon, tin, titanium or zirconium.

G⁴ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group. Examples of these groups are as exemplified above.

Preferably, at least one of four groups G⁴ is hydrogen and the remaining is a C₁-C₂₀ hydrocarbon group or C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group. More preferably, at least one G⁴ is hydrogen and the remaining is a C₁-C₅ alkyl, phenyl or C₁-C₅ alkoxy group.

Examples of the promoter having formula (11) include hydrosilanes such as phenylsilane, diphenylsilane, dimethylphenylsilane, ethyldimethylsilane, 1,1,3,3-hexamethyldisiloxane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane, trimethoxysilane, triethoxysilane, dimethoxymethylsilane, diethoxymethylsilane, and ethoxydimethylsilane; tin hydrides such as tributyltin and triphenyltin; alkyltitaniums such as dimethyltitanocene; alkylzirconiums and zirconium hydrides such as dimethylzirconocene and zirconocene chloride hydride.

Of the hydrosilane promoters, alkoxysilanes such as trimethoxysilane, triethoxysilane, dimethoxymethylsilane, diethoxymethylsilane, and ethoxydimethylsilane are preferred from the standpoint of promoting ability.

Understandably, when the hydrosilane promoter is used in the practice of the invention, a hydrosilane of different type from the hydrosilane used as the substrate in hydrosilylation reaction is chosen.

In the ate complex having formula (12), (J)^(b+) is at least one ion selected from Group 15 onium ions, typical metal ions and transition metal ions, preferably from tetraalkylammonium ions, tetraalkylphosphonium ions, lithium ions, sodium ions, potassium ions, and zinc ions.

M⁵ is at least one element selected from zinc and Group 13 elements.

G⁵ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group. Examples of these groups are as exemplified above.

The subscript a is an integer of 1 to 3, b, d and e are each independently an integer of 1 to 2.

Examples of the promoter having formula (12) include lithium trimethylzincate, dilithium tetramethylzincate, sodium tetraphenylborate, lithium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate, lithium tetrakis(3,5-bistrifluoromethylphenyl)borate, sodium tetrakis(3,5-bistrifluoromethylphenyl)borate, lithium borohydride, sodium borohydride, lithium triethylborohydride, lithium tri-sec-butylborohydride, sodium triethylborohydride, sodium tri-sec-butylborohydride, potassium triethylborohydride, potassium tri-sec-butylborohydride, zinc borohydride, lithium aluminum hydride, lithium aluminum tri-t-butoxyhydride.

In formula (13), M⁶ is at least one element selected from elements of Group 1 exclusive of hydrogen and silver, preferably lithium, sodium, potassium or silver.

G⁶ is an alkoxy group: —OR⁸, a carboxyl group: —O—(CO)—R⁸, or an amidine group: —N(R⁹)—C(R⁹)═N(R⁹), wherein R⁸ is each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus, R⁹ is each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus.

c is an integer of 1 to 2.

Preferably, R⁸ is a C₁-C₅ alkyl group which may be substituted with halogen, and R⁹ is hydrogen, C₁-C₁₀ alkyl group or phenyl group.

Suitable metal alkoxides include lithium methoxide, sodium methoxide, potassium methoxide, lithium t-butoxide, sodium t-butoxide, potassium t-butoxide, and potassium trimethylsiloxide; suitable metal carboxylates include lithium acetate, sodium acetate, potassium acetate, silver acetate, sodium pivalate, and potassium pivalate; suitable metal amidinates include lithium N,N′-diisopropylacetamidinate, lithium N,N′-dicyclohexylacetamidinate, lithium N,N′-diisopropylbenzamidinate, and lithium N,N′-dicyclohexylbenzamidinate.

It is noted that the metal alkoxide may also be a dialkoxide salt as well as the foregoing monoalkoxide salt, and the metal carboxylate may also be a dicarboxylic acid salt as well as the foregoing monocarboxylic acid salt.

In formula (14), M⁷ is a zero-valent metal selected from elements of Groups 1, 2 and 12 exclusive of hydrogen, cadmium and mercury. M⁷ may also be a mixture of two different metal elements.

Examples include lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, but are not limited thereto.

Although the amounts of the metal compound, isocyanide compound and promoter used in preparing the hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of the invention are not particularly limited, preferably 1 equivalent of the metal compound is combined with about 0.5 to 20 equivalents of the isocyanide compound and about 1 to 50 equivalents of the promoter, more preferably about 1 to 10 equivalents of the isocyanide compound and about 1 to 20 equivalents of the promoter, even more preferably about 2 to 8 equivalents of the isocyanide compound and about 2 to 10 equivalents of the promoter.

Although no upper limit is imposed on the amount of the metal compound used, the upper limit is preferably about 10 mol %, more preferably 5 mol % of the metal compound per mole of the substrate, unsaturated aliphatic compound as viewed from the economical aspect.

When hydrosilylation reaction is performed in the presence of the inventive hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, the amount of the catalyst used is not particularly limited. In order that the reaction take place under mild conditions of the order of room temperature to about 100° C. to form the desired compound in high yields, the catalyst is preferably used in an amount of at least 0.01 mol %, more preferably at least 0.05 mol % of metal compound per mole of the substrate, unsaturated aliphatic compound.

Although no upper limit is imposed on the amount of the metal compound used, the upper limit is preferably about 10 mol %, more preferably 5 mol % of the metal compound per mole of the substrate as viewed from the economical aspect.

A well-known two-electron donative ligand may be used in combination with the inventive hydrosilylation reaction catalyst as long as the activity of the catalyst is not impaired. Although the two-electron donative ligand is not particularly limited, ligands other than carbonyl are preferred, for example, ammonia molecules, ether compounds, amine compounds, phosphine compounds, phosphite compounds, and sulfide compounds.

In a preferred embodiment, the hydrosilylation reaction catalyst is prepared from the metal compound, isocyanide compound and promoter in a reaction system where hydrosilylation reaction of an unsaturated aliphatic compound with a hydrosilane compound or organohydropolysiloxane compound having a Si—H group is carried out, and used in the reaction system.

In this embodiment, once the catalyst is prepared from the metal compound, isocyanide compound and promoter, the unsaturated aliphatic compound and the hydrosilane compound or organohydropolysiloxane compound having a Si—H group may be added thereto, or separate sets of some components may be fed, or all components may be fed at a time.

Although the hydrosilylation reaction conditions are not particularly limited, generally the reaction temperature is about 10 to about 100° C., preferably 20 to 80° C. and the reaction time is about 1 to about 48 hours.

Although catalyst preparation and hydrosilylation reaction may be conducted in a solventless system, an organic solvent may be used if necessary.

The organic solvent, if used, may be of any type as long as the reaction is not affected. Examples include aliphatic hydrocarbons such as pentane, hexane, heptane, octane, and cyclohexane, ethers such as diethyl ether (referred to as Et₂O, hereinafter), diisopropyl ether, dibutyl ether, cyclopentyl methyl ether, tetrahydrofuran (referred to as THF, hereinafter), 1,4-dioxane, and dimethoxyethane (referred to as DME, hereinafter); and aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and mesitylene.

In conducting hydrosilylation reaction in the presence of the inventive hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, as long as a compound having an aliphatic unsaturated bond such as an olefin, silane or organopolysiloxane compound having an aliphatic unsaturated bond and a silane or organopolysiloxane compound having a Si—H bond are used in combination, no limit is imposed on the structure of the respective compounds.

The hydrosilylation reaction in the presence of the inventive hydrosilylation reaction catalyst is applicable to all applications which are industrially implemented using prior art platinum catalysts, including silane coupling agents obtained from an olefin compound having an aliphatic unsaturated bond and a silane compound having a Si—H bond, and modified silicone oils obtained from an olefin compound having an aliphatic unsaturated bond and an organopolysiloxane having a Si—H bond, as well as silicone cured products obtained from an organopolysiloxane compound having an aliphatic unsaturated bond and an organopolysiloxane having a Si—H bond.

EXAMPLES

Synthesis Examples, Examples and Comparative Examples are given below by way of illustration and not by way of limitation.

All solvents were deoxygenated and dehydrated by well-known methods before they were used in the preparation of metal compounds.

The metal compounds obtained were stored in a nitrogen gas atmosphere at 25° C. until they were used in reaction.

Hydrosilylation reaction and solvent purification of alkenes were always carried out in an inert gas atmosphere. The solvents and other ingredients were purified, dried and deoxygenated by well-known methods before they were used in various reactions.

Analysis of ¹H-NMR spectroscopy was performed by JNM-LA 400 of JEOL Ltd., IR spectroscopy by FT/IR-550 of JASCO Corp., and x-ray crystallography analysis by VariMax (MoK α-ray 0.71069 angstrom) of Rigaku Corp.

It is understood that hydrogen atoms are omitted from the chemical structural formula, shown below, according to the conventional expression. OAc stands for an acetoxy group (CH₃CO₂), OPv for pivaloxy group [(CH₃)₃CO₂], acac for acetylacetonato anion, Me for methyl, iPr for isopropyl, and Ph for phenyl.

(1) Synthesis of Metal Compounds Synthesis Example 1 Synthesis of iron pivalate

With reference to J. Cluster Sci., 2005, 16, 331, the compound was synthesized by the following procedure.

A 50 mL two-neck recovery flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 0.86 g (15.4 mmol) of reduced iron (Kanto Kagaku Co., Ltd.) and 3.50 g (34.3 mmol) of pivalic acid (Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.), which were stirred at 160° C. for 12 hours. On this occasion, the reaction solution turned from colorless to green. Further 2.50 g (24.5 mmol) of pivalic acid was added to the solution, which was stirred at 160° C. for 19 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was filtered, and the filtrate was combined with the recovered supernatant and dried in vacuum at 80° C. The resulting solid was washed with Et₂O, obtaining a green solid (2.66 g, yield 67%).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2963, 2930, 2868, 1583, 1523, 1485, 1457, 1427, 1379, 1362, 1229, 1031, 938, 900, 790, 608, 576, 457 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 2 Synthesis of cobalt pivalate

With reference to Russ. Chem. Bull., 1999, 48, 1751, the compound was synthesized by the following procedure.

A 50 mL two-neck recovery flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 1.15 g (6.5 mmol) of cobalt acetate (Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.), 1.55 g (15.2 mmol) of pivalic acid, and 0.5 mL (2.5 mmol) of pivalic anhydride (Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.), which were stirred at 160° C. for 1 hour. On this occasion, the reaction solution turned from thin purple to purple. Thereafter, the reaction solution was dried in vacuum at 80° C. The resulting solid was washed with pentane and Et₂O and dried, obtaining a purple solid (1.15 g, yield 68%).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2963, 2929, 2868, 1599, 1524, 1485, 1457, 1420, 1379, 1363, 1229, 1032, 938, 900, 792, 613, 585, 460 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 3 Synthesis of iron complex A

A 100 mL two-neck recovery flask with a stirrer was charged with 550 mg (12.6 mmol) of NaH (55%) in paraffin and 20 mL of Et₂O, and cooled down to 0° C. To the flask, 2.50 mL (24.1 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropanol was slowly added dropwise, followed by stirring at 25° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reaction product was dried in vacuum and washed 3 times with hexane, obtaining 2.45 g of sodium 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropoxide (abbreviated as NaHFIP, hereinafter).

In a nitrogen-blanketed glove box, 0.10 g (0.79 mmol) of FeCl₂ and 5 mL of toluene were added to a screw-top vial with a stirrer. A solution of 0.33 g (1.71 mmol) of NaHFIP in 1 mL of THF was added dropwise to the vial, followed by stirring at 25° C. for 1 week. Thereafter, the solid was removed by centrifugation, and the reaction product was recrystallized at −30° C., obtaining iron complex A (78 mg, yield 15%). The result of x-ray crystallography analysis on iron complex A is depicted in FIG. 1.

Synthesis Example 4 Synthesis of iron camphorsulfonate

An argon-purged 20 mL two-neck recovery flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 0.99 g (17.7 mmol) of mass iron, 8.30 g (35.7 mmol) of camphorsulfonic acid, and 9 mL of distilled water, which were stirred at 150° C. for 17.5 hours. Thereafter, the solution without cooling was passed through a Celite filter to remove the iron residue, and the filtrate was cooled, allowing crystals to precipitate. The precipitate was collected by filtration, obtaining 2.26 g of yellow crystals.

The yellow crystals, 2.04 g, was placed in a 20 mL Schlenk flask and vacuum dried at 160° C. for 1 hour, obtaining a yellow solid (1.41 g, yield 15%).

Synthesis Example 5 Synthesis of cobalt carboxylate A

A 1 L flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 184.0 g (1.0 mol) of 10-undecylenic acid and 150.0 g of toluene and heated at 80° C. To the solution, 100.6 g (0.625 mol) of hexamethyldisilazane was added dropwise. After the addition was complete, the solution was heated at 80° C. for further 3 hours. The volatile was removed by heating at 100° C. under reduced pressure, obtaining CH₂═CH(CH₂)₈COOSiMe₃ (Silylated compound A) (254.4 g, yield 99.4%).

A 1 L flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 254.4 g (0.99 mol) of Silylated compound A and 100.0 g of toluene and heated at 90° C. To the solution, 0.5 g of a 0.5 wt % toluene solution of chloroplatinic acid was added, and 264.7 g (1.19 mol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane was added dropwise. After the addition was complete, the solution was heated at 100° C. for further 2 hours. The volatile was removed by heating at 120° C. under reduced pressure, obtaining (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₁₀COOSiMe₃ (Addition compound B) (451.2 g, yield 95.0%).

A 1 L flask was charged with 239.0 g (0.5 mol) of Addition compound B and 140.0 g of methanol, which were stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. By distillation, the target compound: (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₁₀COOH was obtained (b.p. 175.0-176.0° C./0.3 kPa, 162.4 g, yield 80.0%). It had a purity of 99.5% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

Then a 20 mL recovery flask was charged with 0.43 g (2.41 mmol) of cobalt acetate and 2.0 g (4.92 mmol) of the above-synthesized (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₁₀COOH, which were stirred at 180° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the product was dried in vacuum at the temperature for 1 hour, obtaining Cobalt carboxylate A.

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2958, 2924, 2583, 1555, 1413, 1257, 1078, 1049, 842, 799, 783, 754, 687 Synthesis Example 6 Synthesis of cobalt carboxylate B

A 500 mL flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 100.0 g (1.16 mol) of 3-butenoic acid and 80.0 g of hexane and heated at 70° C. To the solution, 117.0 g (0.73 mol) of hexamethyldisilazane was added dropwise. After the addition was complete, the solution was heated at 70° C. for further 3 hours. The reaction solution was distilled, obtaining the desired compound: CH₂═CHCH₂COOSiMe₃ (Silylated compound B) (b.p. 60.0-62.0° C./5.3 kPa, amount 155.1 g, yield 84.6%). It had a purity of 94.4% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

A 500 mL flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 155.1 g (0.98 mol) of Silylated compound B and 150.0 g of toluene and heated at 90° C. To the solution, 0.5 g of a 0.5 wt % toluene solution of chloroplatinic acid was added, and 239.8 g (1.08 mol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane was added dropwise. After the addition was complete, the solution was heated at 100° C. for further 2 hours. The reaction solution was distilled, obtaining the desired compound: (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₃COOSiMe₃ (Addition compound B) (b.p. 97.0-98.5° C./0.3 kPa, amount 253.8 g, yield 68.1%). It had a purity of 98.7% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

Next, a 500 mL flask was charged with 207.5 g (0.55 mol) of Addition compound B and 100.0 g of methanol, which were stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. By distillation, the target compound: (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₃COOH was obtained (b.p. 119.5-121.0° C./0.3 kPa, amount 109.5 g, yield 64.6%). It had a purity of 98.6% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

Then a 20 mL recovery flask was charged with 0.20 g (1.13 mmol) of cobalt acetate and 0.70 g (2.28 mmol) of (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₃COOH, which were stirred at 160° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the product was dried in vacuum at the temperature for 1 hour, obtaining Cobalt carboxylate B (amount 0.40 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2958, 2901, 2880, 1686, 1561, 1413, 1259, 1176, 1078, 1041, 842, 797, 755 Synthesis Example 7 Synthesis of Cobalt carboxylate C

A 1 L flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 184.0 g (1.0 mol) of 10-undecylenic acid and 150.0 g of toluene and heated at 80° C. To the solution, 100.6 g (0.625 mol) of hexamethyldisilazane was added dropwise. After the addition was complete, the solution was heated at 80° C. for further 3 hours. The volatile was removed by heating at 100° C. under reduced pressure, obtaining CH₂═CH(CH₂)₈COOSiMe₃ (same as the above Silylated compound A) (amount 254.3 g, yield 99.3%).

A 1 L flask equipped with a reflux tube was charged with 51.2 g (0.20 mol) of Silylated compound A and heated at 90° C. To the flask, 0.2 g of a 0.5 wt % toluene solution of chloroplatinic acid was added, and 94.5 g (0.23 mol) of nBu(Me₂)SiO(Me₂SiO)₃Si(Me₂)H was added dropwise. After the addition was complete, the solution was heated at 100° C. for further 2 hours. The unreacted compounds were removed by heating at 200° C. under reduced pressure, obtaining the desired compound: nBu(Me₂)SiO(Me₂SiO)₃Si(Me₂)(CH₂)₁₀COOSiMe₃ (Addition compound C) (amount 127.0 g, yield 95.0%).

A 500 mL flask was charged with 127.0 g (0.19 mol) of Addition compound C and 100.0 g of methanol, which were stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. The volatiles were removed by heating at 100° C. under reduced pressure, obtaining the desired compound: nBu(Me₂)SiO(Me₂SiO)₃Si(Me₂)(CH₂)₁₀COOH (amount 111.0 g, yield 98.0%). It had a purity of 99.8% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

Then a 20 mL recovery flask was charged with 0.20 g (1.13 mmol) of cobalt acetate and 1.35 g (2.26 mmol) of nBu(Me₂)SiO(Me₂SiO)₃Si(Me₂)(CH₂)₁₀COOH, which were stirred at 160° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the product was dried in vacuum at the temperature for 1 hour, obtaining Cobalt carboxylate C (amount 0.93 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2960, 2924, 2854, 1560, 1457, 1412, 1259, 1088, 1037, 840, 798 Synthesis Example 8 Synthesis of Cobalt carboxylate D

A 20 mL recovery flask was charged with 0.50 g (2.87 mmol) of cobalt acetate and 1.47 g (5.74 mmol) of palmitic acid, which were stirred at 170° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the product was dried in vacuum at the temperature for 1 hour, obtaining Cobalt carboxylate D (amount 1.50 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2915, 2849, 1543, 1467, 141, 1317, 720 cm⁻¹ HRMS (FAB+) m/z calcd. for C₃₂H₆₃O₄Co: 570.4053, found 570.4056

Synthesis Example 9 Synthesis of Cobalt carboxylate E

A 20 mL recovery flask was charged with 0.50 g (2.84 mmol) of cobalt acetate and 1.46 g (5.70 mmol) of isopalmitic acid, which were stirred at 170° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the product was dried in vacuum at the temperature for 1 hour, obtaining Cobalt carboxylate E (amount 1.50 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2954, 1922, 2853, 1603, 1577, 1457, 1417, 1260, 1276, 765 cm⁻¹ HRMS (FAB+) m/z calcd. for C₃₂H₆₃O₄Co: 570.4053, found 570.4029

Synthesis Example 10 Synthesis of Cobalt carboxylate F

A 20 mL recovery flask was charged with 0.51 g (2.89 mmol) of cobalt acetate and 1.62 g (5.71 mmol) of isostearic acid (isomer mixture, Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd.), which were stirred at 170° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the product was dried in vacuum at the temperature for 1 hour, obtaining Cobalt carboxylate F (amount 1.50 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2952, 2867, 1618, 1576, 1457, 1424, 1363, 1276, 765 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 11 Synthesis of Iron carboxylate A

First [(Fe(mesityl)(μ-mesityl)]₂ was synthesized. A 100 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 2.63 g (20.7 mmol) of FeCl₂, 30 mL of THF, and 10 mL of 1,4-dioxane and cooled down to −78° C. A THF solution of mesitylmagnesium bromide Grignard reagent was slowly added to the flask, followed by stirring at 25° C. for 2 hours. On this occasion, the reaction solution turned from a brown suspension to a red suspension. Thereafter, the precipitated solid was separated by centrifugation and dried in vacuum. The resulting red solid was dissolved in diethyl ether, after which the solid was separated again by centrifugation and recrystallized at −30° C., obtaining a crystal (4.36 g, yield 72%). The crystal was identified by ¹H-NMR analysis in C₆D₆.

Next, 0.20 g (0.34 mmol) of the thus obtained [(Fe(mesityl)(μ-mesityl)]₂ was fed to a vial and dissolved in 10 mL of Et₂O. With stirring, 0.56 g (1.37 mmol) of (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₁₀COOH was slowly added dropwise. This was followed by distillation under reduced pressure, obtaining brown Iron carboxylate A (amount 0.72 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2958, 2923, 2854, 1524, 1441, 1257, 1050, 843, 783, 754 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 12 Synthesis of Iron carboxylate B

To a vial, 0.20 g (0.34 mmol) of [(Fe(mesityl)(μ-mesityl)]₂ in Synthesis Example 11 was fed and dissolved in 10 mL of Et₂O. With stirring, 0.42 g (1.37 mmol) of (Me₃SiO)₂MeSi(CH₂)₃COOH was slowly added dropwise. This was followed by distillation under reduced pressure, obtaining brown Iron carboxylate B (amount 0.60 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2957, 1609, 1576, 1542, 1457, 1406, 1257, 1038, 835, 795, 780, 751 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 13 Synthesis of Iron carboxylate C

To a vial, 0.20 g (0.34 mmol) of [(Fe(mesityl)(μ-mesityl)]₂ in Synthesis Example 11 was fed and dissolved in 10 mL of Et₂O. With stirring, 0.82 g (1.37 mmol) of nBu(Me₂)SiO(Me₂SiO)₃Si(Me₂)(CH₂)₁₀COOH was slowly added dropwise. This was followed by distillation under reduced pressure, obtaining brown Iron carboxylate C (amount 1.02 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2959, 2922, 2853, 1558, 1542, 1457, 1417, 1276, 1258, 1057, 1029, 838, 792, 765, 750 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 14 Synthesis of Iron carboxylate D

To a vial, 0.20 g (0.34 mmol) of [(Fe(mesityl)(μ-mesityl)]₂ in Synthesis Example 11 was fed and dissolved in 10 mL of Et₂O. With stirring, 0.35 g (1.37 mmol) of palmitic acid was slowly added dropwise. This was distilled under reduced pressure, obtaining brown Iron carboxylate D (amount 0.35 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2959, 2922, 2853, 1558, 1542, 1457, 1406, 1257, 1038, 835, 795, 780, 751 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 15 Synthesis of Iron carboxylate E

To a vial, 0.20 g (0.34 mmol) of [(Fe(mesityl)(μ-mesityl)]₂ in Synthesis Example 11 was fed and dissolved in 10 mL of Et₂O. With stirring, 0.35 g (1.37 mmol) of isopalmitic acid was slowly added dropwise. This was distilled under reduced pressure, obtaining brown Iron carboxylate E (amount 0.52 g).

FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2954, 2922, 2853, 1560, 1523, 1456, 1418, 1276, 1260, 764, 723 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 16 Synthesis of Iron carboxylate F

To a vial, 0.20 g (0.34 mmol) of [(Fe(mesityl)(μ-mesityl)]₂ in Synthesis Example 11 was fed and dissolved in 10 mL of Et₂O. With stirring, 0.39 g (1.36 mmol) of isostearic acid (isomer mixture, Nissan Chemical Industries Ltd.) was slowly added dropwise. This was distilled under reduced pressure, obtaining brown Iron carboxylate F (amount 0.62 g).

-   FT-IR (KBr) ν: 2952, 2905, 2867, 1557, 1542, 1523, 1457, 1418, 1363,     1276, 1260, 764, 750 cm⁻¹

Synthesis Example 17 Synthesis of Isocyanide L-1

The compound was synthesized by the following procedure while conducting N-formylation of an amine compound with reference to Org. Synth., 2013, 90, 358-366 and conversion of an N-formylated compound to isocyanide with reference to Organometallics, 2004, 23, 3976-3981.

A 300 mL flask was charged with 57.1 g (0.56 mol) of acetic anhydride and cooled to an internal temperature of 5° C. To the flask, 51.5 g (1.12 mol) of formic acid was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes with the flask kept cool, further stirred for 2 hours at an internal temperature of 40° C., and cooled to room temperature.

A 500 mL flask was charged with 106.0 g (0.30 mol) of 3-aminopropyl-tristrimethylsiloxysilane and 120.0 g of tetrahydrofuran and cooled to an internal temperature of −15° C. The reaction solution prepared above was added dropwise to the flask at such a rate that the internal temperature might not exceed −5° C. After the completion of dropwise addition, stirring was continued at −15° C. for further 2 hours. Then the volatile was removed by an evaporator, obtaining 118.2 g of a N-formylated crude product.

A 2 L flask was charged with 118.2 g of the N-formylated product, 120.0 g of methylene chloride, and 109.5 g (1.08 mol) of diisopropylamine, and cooled to an internal temperature of 5° C. To the flask, 52.3 g (0.34 mol) of phosphoryl chloride was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours with the flask kept cool. Then 750.0 g of 20 wt % sodium carbonate aqueous solution was added dropwise such that the internal temperature might not exceed 20° C. After the completion of dropwise addition, the solution was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. The resulting salt was filtered off and the water layer was separated. The organic layer was washed with water 3 times, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and distilled, obtaining the target compound: (Me₃SiO)₃SiCH₂CH₂CH₂NC (amount 62.7 g, yield 57.6%, b.p. 95.5-96.0° C./0.3 kPa). It had a purity of 99.6% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

Synthesis Example 18 Synthesis of Isocyanide L-2

The compound was synthesized by the same procedure as in Synthesis Example 17.

A 300 mL flask was charged with 26.5 g (0.26 mol) of acetic anhydride and cooled to an internal temperature of 5° C. To the flask, 23.9 g (0.52 mol) of formic acid was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes with the flask kept cool, further stirred for 2 hours at an internal temperature of 40° C., and cooled to room temperature.

A 500 mL flask was charged with 65.4 g (0.14 mol) of nBu(Me₂)SiO(Me₂SiO)₃Si(Me₂)CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂ and 100.0 g of tetrahydrofuran and cooled to an internal temperature of −15° C. The reaction solution prepared above was added dropwise to the flask at such a rate that the internal temperature might not exceed −5° C. After the completion of dropwise addition, stirring was continued at −15° C. for further 2 hours. Then the volatile was removed by an evaporator, obtaining 69.1 g of a N-formylated crude product.

A 1 L flask was charged with 69.1 g of the N-formylated product, 120.0 g of methylene chloride, and 49.3 g (0.49 mol) of diisopropylamine, and cooled to an internal temperature of 5° C. To the flask, 23.6 g (0.15 mol) of phosphoryl chloride was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours with the flask kept cool. Then 350.0 g of 20 wt % sodium carbonate aqueous solution was added dropwise such that the internal temperature might not exceed 20° C. After the completion of dropwise addition, the solution was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. The resulting salt was filtered off and the water layer was separated. The organic layer was washed with water 3 times, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and distilled, obtaining the target compound: nBu(Me₂)SiO(Me₂SiO)₃Si(Me₂)CH₂CH₂CH₂NC (amount 52.2 g, yield 77.8%, b.p. 145-147° C./0.3 kPa). It had a purity of 97.2% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

Synthesis Example 19 Synthesis of Isocyanide L-3

The compound was synthesized by the same procedure as in Synthesis Example 17.

A 300 mL flask was charged with 57.1 g (0.56 mol) of acetic anhydride and cooled to an internal temperature of 5° C. To the flask, 51.5 g (1.12 mol) of formic acid was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes with the flask kept cool, further stirred for 2 hours at an internal temperature of 40° C., and cooled to room temperature.

A 500 mL flask was charged with 37.2 g (0.15 mol) of H₂NCH₂CH₂CH₂(Me₂)SiOSi(Me₂)CH₂CH₂CH₂NH₂ and 100.0 g of tetrahydrofuran and cooled to an internal temperature of −15° C. The reaction solution prepared above was added dropwise to the flask at such a rate that the internal temperature might not exceed −5° C. After the addition was complete, stirring was continued at −15° C. for further 2 hours. Then the volatile was removed by an evaporator, obtaining 46.7 g of a N-formylated crude product.

A 2 L flask was charged with 46.7 g of the N-formylated product, 120.0 g of methylene chloride, and 106.1 g (1.05 mol) of diisopropylamine, and cooled to an internal temperature of 5° C. To the flask, 50.7 g (0.33 mol) of phosphoryl chloride was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours with the flask kept cool. Then 750.0 g of 20 wt % sodium carbonate aqueous solution was added dropwise such that the internal temperature might not exceed 20° C. After the addition was complete, the solution was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. The resulting salt was filtered off and the water layer was separated. The organic layer was washed with water 3 times, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered, and distilled, obtaining the target compound: CNCH₂CH₂CH₂(Me₂)SiOSi(Me₂)CH₂CH₂CH₂NC (amount 17.4 g, yield 43.3%, b.p. 133-134° C./0.3 kPa). It had a purity of 97.8% as analyzed by gas chromatography.

Synthesis Example 20 Synthesis of cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate

A 20 mL recovery flask was charged with 1.00 g (5.65 mmol) of cobalt acetate and 1.63 g (11.3 mmol) of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, which were stirred at 170° C. for 2 hours. The reaction product was dried under reduced pressure at the temperature for 1 hour, then at 190° C. for 2 hours, obtaining cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate (amount 1.93 g).

(2) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using Iron pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and borane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 1 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using pinacol borane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. To the solution, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of pinacol borane (abbreviated as HBpin, hereinafter) was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned dark red. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, 1.0 mmol of anisole as an internal standard was added to the reaction solution and stirred. A small amount of the solution was separated from the reaction mixture, and dissolved in deuteronchloroform, passed through an alumina column to remove the catalyst, and analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine the structure and yield of the product. (It is noted that in the following Examples, a test sample was prepared by the same procedure and analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy.) As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 1.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.28 (t, J=7.2, 2H), 7.23-7.14 (m, 3H), 2.69-2.62 (m, 2H), 0.93-0.87 (m, 2H), 0.10 (s, 9H), 0.08 (s, 6H)

Example 2 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using 9-borabicyclo[3,3,1]nonane Dimer (Abbreviated as 9-BBN, Hereinafter) as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. To the solution, 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 9-BBN was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned dark red. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 1.

Example 3 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using catechol borane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. To the solution, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of catechol borane (abbreviated as HBcat, hereinafter) was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned dark red. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 1.

Comparative Example 1 Hydrosilylation Reaction Without Addition of Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, substantially only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed. The results are shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1 x Conversion Yield Borane (mol %) Solvent (%) (%) Example 1 HBpin 4 THF >99 >99 Example 2 9-BBN 1 DME >99 >99 Example 3 HBcat 4 DME 13 13 Comparative — — THF 2 2 Example 1 (3) Hydrosilylation Reaction in Solventless System of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron pivalate, Various isocyanide Ligands, and HBpin as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 4 Hydrosilylation Reaction of Example 1 in Solventless System

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin, 521 mg (5.0 mmol) of styrene, and 964 mg (6.5 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 2.

Example 5 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using t-butyl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 4 aside from using 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of t-butyl isocyanide as the isocyanide ligand. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 2.

Example 6 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using n-butyl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 4 aside from using 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of n-butyl isocyanide as the isocyanide ligand. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 2.

Example 7 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cyclohexyl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 4 aside from using 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of cyclohexyl isocyanide as the isocyanide ligand. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 2.

TABLE 2 Conversion Yield Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 4 1-isocyanoadamantane >99 >99 Example 5 t-butyl isocyanide >99 >99 Example 6 n-butyl isocyanide >99 >99 Example 7 cyclohexyl isocyanide >99 >99 (4) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using Various iron salts, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 9-BBN as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 8 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using FeCl₂ as iron catalyst

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of FeCl₂ (Aldrich), 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. To the solution, 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 9-BBN was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned dark red. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 3.

Example 9 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using FeBr₂ as Catalyst

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 8 aside from using 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of FeBr₂ (Aldrich) as the catalyst. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 3.

TABLE 3 Conversion Yield Iron salt (%) (%) Example 8 FeCl₂ 80 80 Example 9 FeBr₂ >99 >99 (5) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and borane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 10 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using HBpin as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. To the solution, 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned dark brown. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 4.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.30-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.14 (m, 1H), 2.97-2.88 (m, 1H), 1.29 (d, J=6.8, 3H), 0.91-1.02 (m, 2H), 0.07 (s, 9H), −0.04 (s, 3H), −0.05 (s, 3H)

Example 11 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using 9-BBN as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 10 aside from using 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 9-BBN as the promoter. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 4.

Example 12 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using HBcat as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 10 aside from using 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBcat as the promoter. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 4.

Comparative Example 2 Hydrosilylation Reaction Without Addition of Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, which were stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, substantially only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed. The results are shown in Table 4.

TABLE 4 x Conversion Yield Borane (mol %) Solvent (%) (%) Example 10 HBpin 4 DME 10 10 Example 11 9-BBN 1 DME >99 >99 Example 12 HBcat 4 THF 36 36 Comparative — — — 9 9 Example 2 (6) Hydrosilylation Reaction in Solventless System of Octene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using Cobalt Pivalate, Various Isocyanide Ligands, and HBpin as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 13 Hydrosilylation Reaction of 1-octene Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and HBpin as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 8 mg (0.06 mmol) of HBpin, 157 μL (1.0 mmol) of 1-octene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 5.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

1.34-1.19 (m, 12H), 0.88 (t, J=6.8, 3H), 0.50 (t, J=7.7, 2H), 0.06 (s, 9H), 0.03 (s, 6H)

Example 14 Hydrosilylation Reaction of Example 13 Using 2-octene as alkene

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 13 aside from using 157 μL (1.0 mmol) of 2-octene as the alkene. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 5.

Example 15 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using a 4-Fold Amount of HBpin as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 13 aside from using 15 mg (0.12 mmol) of HBpin. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 5.

Example 16 Hydrosilylation Reaction of 1-octene Using cobalt pivalate, t-butyl isocyanide, and HBpin as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 13 aside from using 5 mg (0.06 mmol) of t-butyl isocyanide as the isocyanide ligand. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 5.

Example 17 Hydrosilylation Reaction of 1-octene Using Cobalt Pivalate, N-Butyl Isocyanide, and HBpin as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 13 aside from using 5 mg (0.06 mmol) of n-butyl isocyanide as the isocyanide ligand. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 5.

Example 18 Hydrosilylation Reaction of 1-octene Using cobalt pivalate, cyclohexyl isocyanide, and HBpin as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 13 aside from using 7 mg (0.06 mmol) of cyclohexyl isocyanide as the isocyanide ligand. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 5.

TABLE 5 x Conver- (mol sion Yield Alkene %) Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 13 1-octene 6 1-isocyanoadamantane >99 52 Example 14 2-octene 6 1-isocyanoadamantane 50 50 Example 15 1-octene 12 1-isocyanoadamantane >99 81 Example 16 1-octene 12 t-butyl isocyanide >99 >99 Example 17 1-octene 12 n-butyl isocyanide >99 12 Example 18 1-octene 12 cyclohexyl isocyanide >99 43 (7) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using Various cobalt Catalysts, 1-isocyanoadamantane Ligand, and borane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 19 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt acetate as cobalt Catalyst and 9-BBN as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt acetate, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. To the solution, 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 9-BBN was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned dark red. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 6.

Example 20 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt benzoate as cobalt Catalyst and 9-BBN as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 19 aside from using 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt benzoate instead of cobalt acetate. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 6.

Example 21 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt chloride as cobalt catalyst and 9-BBN as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 19 aside from using 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt chloride instead of cobalt acetate. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 6.

Example 22 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using bisacetylacetonatocobalt as cobalt Catalyst and 9-BBN as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 19 aside from using 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of bisacetylacetonatocobalt (abbreviated as Co(acac)₂, hereinafter) instead of cobalt acetate. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 6.

Example 23 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt Diisopropoxide as Cobalt Catalyst and HBpin as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt diisopropoxide (abbreviated as Co(O^(i)Pr)₂, hereinafter), 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. To the solution, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned dark yellow. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 6.

TABLE 6 x Conversion Yield Cobalt catalyst Borane (mol %) (%) (%) Example 19 cobalt acetate 9-BBN 1 20 20 Example 20 cobalt benzoate 9-BBN 1 33 33 Example 21 cobalt chloride 9-BBN 1 2 2 Example 22 Co(acac)₂ 9-BBN 1 7 7 Example 23 Co(O^(i)Pr)₂ HBpin 4 >99 >99 (8) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 24 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using trimethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. To the solution, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of trimethoxysilane was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned reddish brown. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 7.

Example 25 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using triethoxysilane as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 24 aside from using 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of triethoxysilane instead of trimethoxysilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 7.

Example 26 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 24 aside from using 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane instead of trimethoxysilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 7.

Example 27 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 24 aside from using 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane instead of trimethoxysilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 7.

TABLE 7 Conversion Yield Hydrosilane (%) (%) Example 24 trimethoxysilane 37 37 Example 25 triethoxysilane 81 81 Example 26 dimethoxymethylsilane >99 >99 Example 27 diethoxymethylsilane >99 93 (9) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 28 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using trimethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. To the solution, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of trimethoxysilane was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned blackish yellow. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 8.

Example 29 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using triethoxysilane as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 28 aside from using 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of triethoxysilane instead of trimethoxysilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 8.

Example 30 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 28 aside from using 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane instead of trimethoxysilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 8.

Example 31 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 28 aside from using 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane instead of trimethoxysilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 8.

TABLE 8 Conversion Yield Hydrosilane (%) (%) Example 28 trimethoxysilane >99 >99 Example 29 triethoxysilane >99 >99 Example 30 dimethoxymethylsilane 74 74 Example 31 diethoxymethylsilane >99 >99 (10) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron(II) chloride, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and metal alkoxide or metal amidinate as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 32 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium methoxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of FeCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. To the solution, 2 mg (0.04 mmol) of lithium methoxide was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the clear solution turned yellow. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 9.

Example 33 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Sodium T-Butoxide as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 32 aside from using 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of sodium t-butoxide instead of sodium methoxide. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 9.

Example 34 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium N,N′-diisopropylacetamidinate as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 0.50 g (3.97 mmol) of diisopropylcarbodiimide and 7 mL of Et₂O and cooled down to −78° C. To the solution, 3.4 mL of a 1.14M solution of methyllithium in Et₂O was added dropwise, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. This was dried under reduced pressure, obtaining lithium N,N′-diisopropylacetamidinate.

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of FeCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. To the solution, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of lithium N,N′-diisopropylacetamidinate was added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the clear solution turned yellow. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 9.

TABLE 9 Conversion Yield Metal alkoxide (%) (%) Example 32 lithium methoxide >99 96 Example 33 sodium t-butoxide 7 7 Example 34 lithium N,N′- 3 3 diisopropylacetamidinate (11) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron(II) chloride, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and hydrosilane and metal carboxylate or metal alkoxide as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 35 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using trimethoxysilane and silver acetate as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of FeCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. To the solution, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of silver acetate and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of trimethoxysilane were added, followed by stirring at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned dark brown. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 10.

Example 36 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using trimethoxysilane and sodium t-butoxide as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 35 aside from using 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of sodium t-butoxide and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of trimethoxysilane instead of silver acetate and trimethoxysilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 10.

TABLE 10 Metal Reaction Conver- carboxylate temperature sion Yield Hydrosilane or alkoxide (° C.) (%) (%) Exam- trimethoxysilane silver 25 >99 >99 ple 35 acetate Exam- trimethoxysilane sodium 50 >99 96 ple 36 t-butoxide (12) Hydrosilylation Reaction in Solventless System of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using Various cobalt catalysts, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 37 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate as Catalyst and dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, and 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred for several minutes. On this occasion, the pale purple solution turned dark brown. Then 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane was added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 11.

Example 38 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt benzoate as Catalyst and dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 37 aside from using 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt benzoate instead of cobalt pivalate and extending the reaction time to 6 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 11.

TABLE 11 Reaction Conver- Cobalt time sion Yield catalyst Hydrosilane (hr) (%) (%) Exam- cobalt dimethoxymethylsilane 3 >99 >99 ple 37 pivalate Exam- cobalt dimethoxymethylsilane 6 78 78 ple 38 benzoate (13) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using Various iron Catalysts, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and Grignard Reagent as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 39 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using FeCl₂ as iron catalyst and ethylmagnesium bromide as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 4 mg (0.03 mmol) of FeCl₂, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane and cooled to 0° C. Then 60 μL (0.06 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of ethylmagnesium bromide (abbreviated as EtMgBr, hereinafter) in THF was added dropwise to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 6 hours. On this occasion, the clear solution turned brown. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 12.

Example 40 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using FeBr₂ as iron catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 39 aside from using 6 mg (0.03 mmol) of FeBr₂ instead of FeCl₂. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 12.

Example 41 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Fe(OAc)₂ as iron catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 39 aside from using 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of Fe(OAc)₂ instead of FeCl₂. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 12.

Example 42 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Fe(acac)₂ as iron catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 39 aside from using 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of Fe(acac)₂ instead of FeCl₂. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 12.

Example 43 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using FeCl₃ as iron catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 39 aside from using 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of FeCl₃ instead of FeCl₂ and 90 μL (0.09 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of EtMgBr in THF. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 12.

Example 44 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Fe(acac)₃ as iron catalyst and EtMgBr As Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 39 aside from using 11 mg (0.03 mmol) of Fe(acac)₃ instead of FeCl₂ and 90 μL (0.09 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of EtMgBr in THF. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 12.

Example 45 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate as iron catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 39 aside from using 12 mg (0.03 mmol) of iron N,N-dimethyldithiocarbamate (abbreviated as Ferbam, hereinafter) instead of FeCl₂. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 12.

TABLE 12 Grignard x Conversion Yield Iron catalyst reagent (mol %) (%) (%) Example 39 FeCl₂ EtMgBr 6 >99 94 Example 40 FeBr₂ EtMgBr 6 >99 96 Example 41 Fe(OAc)₂ EtMgBr 6 >99 94 Example 42 Fe(acac)₂ EtMgBr 6 >99 96 Example 43 FeCl₃ EtMgBr 9 >99 95 Example 44 Fe(acac)₃ EtMgBr 9 >99 95 Example 45 Ferbam EtMgBr 9 >99 97 (14) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using Various cobalt catalysts, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and Organic Grignard Reagent as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 46 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using CoCl₂ as cobalt catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of CoCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.01 mL of THF, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane and cooled down to −78° C. Then 40 μL (0.04 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of EtMgBr in THF was added dropwise to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. On this occasion, the clear solution turned dark brown. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 13.

Example 47 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate as cobalt catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 46 aside from using 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2 instead of CoCl₂. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 13.

Example 48 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Co(acac)₂ as cobalt catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 46 aside from using 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of Co(acac)₂ instead of CoCl₂. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 13.

TABLE 13 Conversion Yield Cobalt catalyst Grignard reagent (%) (%) Example 46 CoCl₂ EtMgBr 52 51 Example 47 cobalt pivalate EtMgBr 99 98 Example 48 Co(acac)₂ EtMgBr 39 37 (15) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using manganese cCatalyst, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and Organic Grignard Reagent as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 49 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using manganese chloride as manganese catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 4 mg (0.03 mmol) of manganese chloride, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane and cooled to 0° C. Then 60 μL (0.06 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of EtMgBr in THF was added dropwise to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 4 hours. On this occasion, the clear solution turned pale brown. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 14.

Example 50 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using manganese acetate as manganese catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 49 aside from using 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of manganese acetate instead of manganese chloride. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 14.

TABLE 14 Grignard Conversion Yield Manganese catalyst reagent (%) (%) Example 49 manganese chloride EtMgBr 7 7 Example 50 manganese acetate EtMgBr 19 19 (16) Hydrosilylation Reaction of Styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron catalyst, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and Organic aluminum Reagent as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 51 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using triethylaluminum as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of Fe(acac)₂, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane and cooled to 0° C. Then 60 μL (0.06 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of triethylaluminum in hexane was added dropwise to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 4 hours. On this occasion, the red solution turned pale brown. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 15.

TABLE 15 Organic aluminum Conversion Yield Iron catalyst reagent (%) (%) Example 51 Fe(acac)₂ triethylaluminum >99 98 (17) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and Various Hydrosilylation Promoters

Example 52 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using methyllithium as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.06 mL of THF and cooled down to −78° C. Then 38 μL (0.04 mmol) of a 1.06M solution of methyllithium (abbreviated as MeLi, hereinafter) in Et₂O was added dropwise to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned dark brown. Then 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 16.

Example 53 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using diethylzinc as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 52 aside from using 19 μL (0.02 mmol) of a 1.07M solution of diethylzinc (abbreviated as Et₂Zn, hereinafter) in hexane instead of methyllithium. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 16.

Example 54 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium triethylborohydride as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 52 aside from using 40 μL (0.04 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of lithium triethylborohydride (abbreviated as LiTEBH, hereinafter) in THF instead of methyllithium. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 16.

Example 55 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using sodium borohydride as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 52 aside from using 2 mg (0.04 mmol) of sodium borohydride (NaBH₄) instead of methyllithium and adding 0.10 mL of THF. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 16.

Example 56 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using diisobutylaluminum Hydride as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 52 aside from using 40 μL (0.04 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of diisobutylaluminum hydride (abbreviated as DIBAL, hereinafter) in toluene instead of methyllithium. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 16.

Example 57 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium aluminum hydride as Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 52 aside from using 40 μL (0.04 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of lithium aluminum hydride (abbreviated as LAH, hereinafter) in THF instead of methyllithium. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 16.

TABLE 16 x Conversion Yield Promoter (mol %) Solvent (%) (%) Example 52 MeLi 4 THF + Et₂O 8 8 Example 53 Et₂Zn 2 THF + hexane 3 3 Example 54 LiTEBH 4 THF 5 5 Example 55 NaBH₄ 4 THF 10 10 Example 56 DIBAL 4 THF + toluene 3 3 Example 57 LAH 4 THF 6 5 (18) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt chloride, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and magnesium as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 58 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt chloride as cobalt catalyst and magnesium as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 4 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt chloride, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of THF, and 2 mg (0.10 mmol) of magnesium, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 17.

TABLE 17 Conversion Yield Metal catalyst Promoter (%) (%) Example 58 cobalt chloride magnesium 50 50 (19) Hydrosilylation Reaction of alkene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using metal salt, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and Various Hydrosilylation Promoters

Example 59 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using ruthenium chloride trihydrate as Catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of ruthenium chloride trihydrate, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane and cooled to 0° C. Then 140 μL (0.14 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of EtMgBr in THF was added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. On this occasion, the clear solution turned dark brown. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 18.

Comparative Example 3 Hydrosilylation Reaction in the Absence of Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of ruthenium chloride trihydrate, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, which were stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed, i.e., no reaction took place.

TABLE 18 Conversion Yield Metal catalyst Promoter (%) (%) Example 59 ruthenium chloride EtMgBr >99 26 trihydrate Comparative ruthenium chloride — 0 0 Example 3 trihydrate

Example 60 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using palladium chloride as Catalyst and LiTEBH as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of palladium chloride, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane and cooled to 0° C. Then 60 μL (0.06 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of LiTEBH in THF was added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 4 hours. On this occasion, the clear solution turned black. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 19.

Comparative Example 4 Hydrosilylation Reaction in the Absence of Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 60 aside from omitting the steps of cooling to 0° C. and adding LiTEBH. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed, i.e., no reaction took place.

TABLE 19 Conversion Yield Metal catalyst Promoter (%) (%) Example 60 palladium chloride LiTEBH 28 5 Comparative palladium chloride — 0 0 Example 4

Example 61 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using nickel acetate as Catalyst and potassium pivalate as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of nickel acetate, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 8 mg (0.06 mmol) of potassium pivalate, which were stirred at 80° C. for 23 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 20.

Comparative Example 5 Hydrosilylation Reaction in the Absence of Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 61 aside from omitting potassium pivalate. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed, i.e., no reaction took place.

TABLE 20 Conversion Yield Metal catalyst Promoter (%) (%) Example 61 nickel acetate potassium pivalate 88 48 Comparative nickel acetate — 0 0 Example 5

Example 62 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron Complex A as Catalyst and dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 7 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron complex A in Synthesis Example 3, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 5 μL (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 21.

Comparative Example 6 Hydrosilylation Reaction in the Absence of Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 62 aside from omitting dimethoxymethylsilane. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed, i.e., no reaction took place.

TABLE 21 Conversion Yield Metal catalyst Promoter (%) (%) Example 62 Iron complex A dimethoxymethyl- >99 >99 silane Comparative Iron complex A — 0 0 Example 6

Example 63 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron sulfate heptahydrate as Catalyst and EtMgBr as Promoter

A 20 mL Schlenk flask was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron sulfate heptahydrate, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of THF, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane and cooled to 0° C. Then 160 μL (0.16 mmol) of a 1.0M solution of EtMgBr in THF was added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 22.

TABLE 22 Conversion Yield Metal catalyst Promoter (%) (%) Example 63 iron sulfate heptahydrate EtMgBr 1 1

Example 64 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron camphorsulfonate as Catalyst and HBpin as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 5 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron camphorsulfonate in Synthesis Example 4, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of THF, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 23.

TABLE 23 Conversion Yield Metal catalyst Promoter (%) (%) Example 64 iron camphorsulfonate HBpin 4 4 (20) Hydrosilylation Reaction in Solventless System of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt pivalate, Various diisocyanide Ligands, and pinacol borane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 65 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using 1,6-diisocyanohexane as diisocyanide ligand

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of 1,6-diisocyanohexane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin, 131 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, and 255 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, which were stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 24.

Example 66 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using 1,8-diisocyanooctane as Diisocyanide Ligand

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 65 aside from using 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 1,8-diisocyanooctane as the diisocyanide ligand. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 24.

Comparative Example 7 Hydrosilylation Reaction of Example 65 Without Using HBpin

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 65 aside from omitting HBpin. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed, i.e., no reaction took place. The results are shown in Table 24.

Comparative Example 8 Hydrosilylation Reaction of Example 66 Without Using HBpin

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 66 aside from omitting HBpin. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed, i.e., no reaction took place. The results are shown in Table 24.

TABLE 24 Conversion Yield Diisocyanide (%) (%) Example 65 1,6-diisocyanohexane 11 11 Example 66 1,8-diisocyanooctane 8 8 Comparative 1,6-diisocyanohexane 0 0 Example 7 Comparative 1,8-diisocyanooctane 0 0 Example 8 (21) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt carboxylate A, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and borane or hydrosilane as hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 67 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using 9-BBN as Hydrosilylation Promoter

A reactor was charged with 9 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate A in Synthesis Example 5, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 9-BBN, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, which were stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 25.

Example 68 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using dimethoxymethylsilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 67 aside from using 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane instead of 9-BBN. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 25.

Example 69 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using diethoxymethylsilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 67 aside from using 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane instead of 9-BBN. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 25.

Comparative Example 9 Hydrosilylation Reaction Without Using Promoter

Reaction was carried out by the same procedure as in Example 67 aside from omitting 9-BBN. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants were observed and substantially no signals assigned to the product observed. The results are shown in Table 25.

TABLE 25 x Conversion Yield Promoter (mol %) (%) (%) Example 67 9-BBN 1 68 68 Example 68 dimethoxymethylsilane 4 75 75 Example 69 diethoxymethylsilane 4 96 96 Comparative — — 2 2 Example 9 (22) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with Various hydrosilanes Using iron pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and pinacol borane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 70 Hydrosilylation Reaction with dimethylphenylsilane

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 202 μL (1.3 mmol) of dimethylphenylsilane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 1.15 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 26.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.57-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.36 (m, 3H), 7.30-7.14 (m, 5H), 2.68-2.62 (m, 2H), 1.18-1.11 (m, 2H), 0.30 (s, 6H)

Example 71 Hydrosilylation Reaction with 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 353 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.83 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 26.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.30-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.14 (m, 3H), 2.66-2.61 (m, 2H), 0.86-0.80 (m, 2H), 0.11 (s, 18H), 0.03 (s, 3H)

TABLE 26 Reaction Hydrosilane time Conversion Yield (mmol) (hr) (%) (%) Example 70 dimethylphenylsilane 3 >99 95 Example 71 1,1,1,3,5,5,5- 24 22 10 heptamethyltrisiloxane (23) Hydrosilylation Reaction of alkene with Various Hydrosilanes Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and borane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 72 Hydrosilylation Reaction with dimethylphenylsilane

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 15 mg (0.12 mmol) of HBpin, 157 μL (1.0 mmol) of 1-octene, and 202 μL (1.3 mmol) of dimethylphenylsilane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a triplet at 0.73 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 27.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.57-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 3H), 1.35-1.16 (br, 12H), 0.87 (t, J=6.8, 3H), 0.73 (t, J=7.7, 2H), 0.25 (s, 6H)

Example 73 Hydrosilylation Reaction with 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 15 mg (0.12 mmol) of HBpin, 157 μL (1.0 mmol) of 1-octene, and 353 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.46 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 27.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

1.35-1.23 (m, 12H), 0.90 (t, J=6.9, 3H), 0.48-0.44 (m, 2H), 0.10 (s, 18H), 0.01 (s, 3H)

Example 74 Hydrosilylation Reaction with triethylsilane

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 15 mg (0.12 mmol) of HBpin, 157 μL (1.0 mmol) of 1-octene, and 207 μL (1.3 mmol) of triethylsilane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a quartet at 0.50 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 27.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

1.40-1.17 (m, 12H), 0.93 (t, J=7.7, 9H), 0.89 (t, J=7.7, 3H), 0.50 (q, J=7.7, 8H)

Example 75 Hydrosilylation Reaction with triethoxysilane

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 15 mg (0.12 mmol) of HBpin, 157 μL (1.0 mmol) of 1-octene, and 237 μL (1.3 mmol) of triethoxysilane, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.63 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 27.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

3.89-3.77 (m, 6H), 1.43-1.20 (m, 21H), 0.93-0.84 (m, 3H), 0.66-0.61 (m, 2H)

TABLE 27 Conversion Yield Hydrosilane (%) (%) Example 72 dimethylphenylsilane >99 >99 Example 73 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane >99 79 Example 74 triethylsilane >99 11 Example 75 triethoxysilane >99 8

Example 76 Hydrosilylation Reaction with 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 9-BBN, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 353 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 23 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.87 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 28.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.32-7.12 (m, 5H), 2.91 (tq, J=6.8, J=7.3, 1H), 1.27 (d, J=7.3, 3H), 0.94-0.81 (m, 2H), 0.08 (s, 9H), 0.07 (s, 9H), −0.12 (s, 3H)

TABLE 28 Conversion Yield Hydrosilane (%) (%) Example 76 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane >99 >99 (24) Hydrosilylation Reaction of alkene with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (Degree of polymerization 27) Using borane or hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 77 Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Using iron pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and HBpin as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin, which were dissolved. Then 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 1.30 g (0.65 mmol) of dual end hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.83 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 29.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

0.07 (br), 0.88-0.95 (m, 4H), 2.62-2.69 (m, 4H), 7.13-7.33 (m, 10H)

Example 78 Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Using iron pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and dimethoxmethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 1.30 g (0.65 mmol) of dual end hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.83 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 29.

Example 79 Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and HBpin as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of HBpin, which were dissolved. Then 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.30 g (0.65 mmol) of dual end hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 29.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.30-7.14 (m, 10H), 2.95-2.90 (m, 2H), 1.28 (d, J=6.8, 6H), 1.02-0.90 (m, 4H), 0.07 (br), 0.04 (s), −0.03 (s), −0.06 (s)

Example 80 Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 9-BBN as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of 9-BBN, which were dissolved. Then 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.30 g (0.65 mmol) of dual end hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 29.

Example 81 Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 4 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.30 g (0.65 mmol) of dual end hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 29.

Comparative Example 10 Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Using iron pivalate and 1-isocyanoadamantane, but Not Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, and 1.30 g (0.65 mmol) of hydrosilane-endcapped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27), which were stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed. The results are shown in Table 29.

Comparative Example 11 Hydrosilylation Reaction with Dual End hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Without Using Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, and 1.30 g (0.65 mmol) of dual end hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27), which were stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed. The results are shown in Table 29.

TABLE 29 Reaction temperature Conversion Yield Catalyst Alkene Promoter (° C.) (%) (%) Example 77 Fe(OPv)₂ styrene HBpin 50 >99 >99 Example 78 Fe(OPv)₂ styrene dimethoxymethylsilane 50 >99 >99 Example 79 Co(OPv)₂ α-methylstyrene HBpin 80 51 51 Example 80 Co(OPv)₂ α-methylstyrene 9-BBN 80 >99 >99 Example 81 Co(OPv)₂ α-methylstyrene dimethoxymethylsilane 80 >99 >99 Comparative Fe(OPv)₂ styrene — 50 0 0 Example 10 Comparative Co(OPv)₂ α-methylstyrene — 80 0 0 Example 11 (25) Hydrosilylation Reaction of Allyl Glycidyl Ether with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethylsiloxane Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 82 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned blackish yellow. Then, 118 μL (1.0 mmol) of allyl glycidyl ether and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 23 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.51 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 30.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

3.72-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.51-3.38 (m, 3H), 3.18-3.13 (m, 1H), 2.80 (t, J=4.8, 1H), 2.62-2.60 (m, 1H), 1.61 (quin, J=7.7, 2H), 0.53-0.49 (m, 2H), 0.06 (s, 9H), 0.06 (s, 6H)

Comparative Example 12 Hydrosilylation Reaction Without Using Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then, 118 μL (1.0 mmol) of allyl glycidyl ether and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 23 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, only the signals assigned to the reactants were observed. The results are shown in Table 30.

TABLE 30 Conversion Yield Promoter (%) (%) Example 82 diethoxymethylsilane >99 >99 Comparative — 0 0 Example 12 (26) Hydrosilylation Reaction of alkene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and diethoxymethylsilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 83 Hydrosilylation Reaction of allyl glycidyl ether Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned orange. Then, 118 μL (1.0 mmol) of allyl glycidyl ether and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.51 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 31.

Example 84 Hydrosilylation Reaction of N,N-diethylallylamine Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the orange solution turned red. Then, 113 mg (1.0 mmol) of N,N-diethylallylamine and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.46 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 31.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

2.46-2.42 (m, 2H), 2.54-2.51 (m, 4H), 1.50-1.43 (m, 2H), 1.02 (t, J=5.8, 6H), 0.47-0.44 (m, 2H), 0.06 (s, 15H)

Example 85 Hydrosilylation Reaction of N-allylaniline Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the orange solution turned red. Then, 133 mg (1.0 mmol) of N-allylaniline and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.59 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 31.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.17 (t, J=7.7, 2H), 6.68 (t, J=7.7, 1H), 6.60 (d, J=7.7, 2H), 3.67 (br, 1H), 3.10 (q, J=5.8, 2H), 1.67-1.60 (m, 2H), 0.61-0.57 (m, 2H), 0.07 (s, 15H)

¹³C-NMR (99 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 148.4, 129.2, 117.0, 112.7, 47.0, 23.4, 15.7, 2.0, 0.3 ²⁹Si-NMR (119 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 7.67, 7.48

Example 86 Hydrosilylation Reaction of 9-vinylcarbazole Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the orange solution turned red. Then, 193 mg (1.0 mmol) of 9-vinylcarbazole and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 1.14 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 31.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

8.11 (t, J=7.7, 2H), 7.47 (t, J=7.7, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=7.7, 2H), 7.23 (t, J=7.7, 2H), 4.41-4.36 (m, 2H), 1.14-1.19 (m, 2H), 0.17 (s, 6H), 0.16 (s, 9H)

TABLE 31 Reaction Reaction Conver- temperature time sion Yield Alkene (° C.) (hr) (%) (%) Example 83 allyl glycidyl 50 3 67 40 ether Example 84 N,N-diethyl- 50 24 88 6 allylamine Example 85 N-allylaniline 25 24 >99 97 Example 86 N-vinylcarba- 25 3 >99 >99 zole

Example 87 Hydrosilylation Reaction of N,N-dimethylallylamine Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 11 mg (0.08 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the orange solution turned red. Then, 118 μL (1.0 mmol) of N,N-dimethylallylamine and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.48 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 32.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

2.42-2.38 (m, 2H), 2.38 (s, 6H), 1.52-1.46 (m, 2H), 0.50-0.46 (m, 2H), 0.06 (s, 15H)

Example 88 Hydrosilylation Reaction of 3-(2-methoxyethoxy)-1-propene Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 11 mg (0.08 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the orange solution turned red. Then, 116 mg (1.0 mmol) of 3-(2-methoxyethoxy)-1-propene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.49 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 32.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

3.60-3.53 (m, 4H), 3.45-3.41 (m, 2H), 3.39 (s, 3H), 1.66-1.58 (m, 2H), 0.49-0.52 (m, 2H), 0.06 (s, 9H), 0.05 (s, 6H)

¹³C-NMR (99 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 74.3, 72.0, 69.9, 59.1, 23.4, 14.2, 1.9, 0.2

-   ²⁹Si-NMR (119 MHz, CDCl₃) δ: 7.63, 7.36

Example 89 Hydrosilylation Reaction of CH₂═CHCH₂—(OCH₂CH₂)₈—OMe Using diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 10 mg (0.06 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 11 mg (0.08 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the orange solution turned red. A ⅓ portion of the solution was taken out, and 43 mg (0.10 mmol) of CH₂═CHCH₂—(OCH₂CH₂)₈—OMe and 19 mg (0.13 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to that portion, which was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.49 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 32.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

3.66-3.60 (br, 24H), 3.60-3.56 (m, 2H), 3.55-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.41-3.37 (m, 5H), 1.65-1.53 (m, 2H), 0.52-0.46 (m, 2H), 0.05 (s, 9H), 0.04 (s, 6H)

TABLE 32 Reaction temperature Conversion Yield Alkene (° C.) (%) (%) Example 87 N,N-dimethylallylamine 80 >99 7 Example 88 3-(2-methoxyethoxy)-1-propene room temperature 67 42 Example 89 CH₂═CHCH₂—(OCH₂CH₂)₈—OMe room temperature 89 62 (27) Hydrosilylation Reaction of alkene with 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and triethoxysilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 90 Hydrosilylation Reaction of N,N-dimethylallylamine Using triethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 2 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of triethoxysilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the blue solution turned dark yellow. Then, 118 μL (1.0 mmol) of N,N-dimethylallylamine and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.48 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 33.

TABLE 33 Reaction Reaction Conver- temp. time sion Yield Alkene (° C.) (hr) (%) (%) Example 90 N,N-dimethyl- 80 24 >99 17 allylamine

Example 91 Hydrosilylation Reaction of cyclopentene Using triethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 15 mg (0.09 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 25 μL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 12 mg (0.07 mmol) of triethoxysilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. On this occasion, the blue solution turned dark yellow. Then, 68 mg (1.0 mmol) of cyclopentene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.85 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 34.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

1.75-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.58-1.45 (m, 4H), 1.34-1.25 (m, 2H), 0.90-0.81 (m, 1H), 0.06 (s, 9H), 0.01 (s, 6H)

Example 92 Hydrosilylation Reaction of cyclohexene Using triethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 8 mg (0.03 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 15 mg (0.09 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 50 μL of DME, which were dissolved. Then 12 mg (0.07 mmol) of triethoxysilane was added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. On this occasion, the blue solution turned dark yellow. Then, 82 mg (1.0 mmol) of cyclohexene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.54 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 34.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

1.72-1.66 (m, 5H), 1.22-1.05 (m, 5H), 0.58-0.50 (m, 1H), 0.06 (s, 9H), 0.01 (s, 6H)

TABLE 34 Reaction Reaction Conver- temperature time sion Yield Alkene (° C.) (hr) (%) (%) Example 91 cyclopentene 50 24 97 95 Example 92 cyclohexene 50 24 55 54 (28) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt carboxylate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 93 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt carboxylate B as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 7 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate B in Synthesis Example 6, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₃SiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, which were stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 35.

Example 94 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt carboxylate D as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate D in Synthesis Example 8, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₃SiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, which were stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 35.

Example 95 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt carboxylate E as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₃SiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, which were stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 35.

Example 96 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt carboxylate F as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate F in Synthesis Example 10, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₃SiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene, which were stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 35.

TABLE 35 Reaction temperature Reaction time Conversion Yield Catalyst (° C.) (hr) (%) (%) Example 93 Cobalt carboxylate B 80 24 >99 >99 Example 94 Cobalt carboxylate D 80 24 >99 >99 Example 95 Cobalt carboxylate E 50 3 >99 >99 Example 96 Cobalt carboxylate F 50 3 >99 >99

Example 97 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt carboxylate E as Catalyst and 2,6-diisopropylphenylisocyanide

A 100 mL three-neck flask was charged with 142 mg (0.25 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 281 mg (1.5 mmol) of 2,6-diisopropylphenylisocyanide as isocyanide ligand, 2.5 mL of toluene, and 159 mg (1.5 mmol) of (MeO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the solution turned from dark purple to brown. The toluene was fully removed at room temperature and reduced pressure, after which the pressure was restored with argon gas. Thereafter, 14.43 g (65 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane and 5.60 g (50 mmol) of 1-octene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 120° C. for 10 hours. After cooling, analysis was made by gas chromatography, from which a reaction rate was computed according to the following formula.

$\begin{matrix} {{{Reaction}\mspace{14mu} {rate}\mspace{14mu} (\%)} = {\frac{{peak}\mspace{14mu} {area}\mspace{14mu} {of}\mspace{14mu} {target}\mspace{14mu} {compound}}{\begin{pmatrix} {{{overall}\mspace{14mu} {peak}\mspace{14mu} {area}} -} \\ {\begin{matrix} {{{peak}\mspace{14mu} {area}\mspace{14mu} {of}}\mspace{11mu}} \\ {{unreacted}\mspace{14mu} {hydrosiloxane}} \end{matrix}\;} \end{pmatrix}} \times 100}} & \left\lbrack {{Mathematical}\mspace{14mu} {Formula}\mspace{14mu} 1} \right\rbrack \end{matrix}$

The results are shown in Table 36. It was confirmed that on ¹H-NMR and gas chromatography analyses, the retention time of the target compound as isolated by distillation was identical with that of the product separately synthesized using a platinum catalyst. Notably, in the subsequent Examples, the determination of reaction rate by gas chromatography is similarly performed by this procedure.

TABLE 36 Conversion Reaction rate Catalyst Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 97 Cobalt carboxylate E 2,6-diisopropylphenylisocyanide >99 72 (29) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron carboxylate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 98 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate A as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 9 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate A in Synthesis Example 11, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 37.

Example 99 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate B as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 7 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate B in Synthesis Example 12, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 37.

Example 100 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate C as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 13 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate C in Synthesis Example 13, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 37.

Example 101 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate D as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate D in Synthesis Example 14, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, which were stirred at 50° C. for 24 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 37.

Example 102 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate E as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 15, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 37.

Example 103 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron carboxylate F as Catalyst

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron carboxylate F in Synthesis Example 16, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane, and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene, which were stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet near 0.89 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 37.

TABLE 37 Reaction temperature Reaction time Conversion Yield Catalyst (° C.) (hr) (%) (%) Example 98 Iron carboxylate A 25 3 >99 >99 Example 99 Iron carboxylate B 25 3 13 5 Example 100 Iron carboxylate C 25 3 12 4 Example 101 Iron carboxylate D 50 24 >99 >99 Example 102 Iron carboxylate E 25 3 15 5 Example 103 Iron carboxylate F 25 3 13 10 (30) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt catalyst, isocyanide, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 104 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate as Catalyst and Isocyanide L-1

A screw-top vial was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2 as catalyst, 11 mg (0.03 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1 in Synthesis Example 17 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned blackish yellow. Then, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 38.

Example 105 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate as Catalyst and Isocyanide L-2

A screw-top vial was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2 as catalyst, 14 mg (0.03 mmol) of Isocyanide L-2 in Synthesis Example 18 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned blackish yellow. Then, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 38.

Example 106 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate as Catalyst and Isocyanide L-3

A screw-top vial was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2 as catalyst, 4 mg (0.015 mmol) of Isocyanide L-3 in Synthesis Example 19 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned blackish yellow. Then, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 38.

Example 107 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate A as Catalyst and Isocyanide L-1

A screw-top vial was charged with 9 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate A in Synthesis Example 5 as catalyst, 11 mg (0.03 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1 in Synthesis Example 17 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned blackish yellow. Then, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 38.

Example 108 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate as Catalyst and mesityl isocyanide

A screw-top vial was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2 as catalyst, 4 mg (0.03 mmol) of mesityl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned brown. Then, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 38.

TABLE 38 Temperature Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (° C.) (%) (%) Example 104 cobalt pivalate Isocyanide L-1 50 92 92 Example 105 cobalt pivalate Isocyanide L-2 50 55 50 Example 106 cobalt pivalate Isocyanide L-3 50 29 22 Example 107 Cobalt carboxylate A Isocyanide L-1 50 34 34 Example 108 cobalt pivalate mesityl isocyanide 80 80 80 (31) Hydrosilylation Reaction of 1-octene with 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane Using Cobalt carboxylate E, Isocyanide and Hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 109 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using N-octyl isocyanide as isocyanide Ligand

A 100 mL three-neck flask was charged with 57 mg (0.10 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 80 mg (0.57 mmol) of n-octyl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand, 1.0 mL of DME, and 54 mg (0.40 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned yellowish green. Thereafter, 5.78 g (26 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 2.28 g (20 mmol) of 1-octene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 9 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 39.

Example 110 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using 2-ethylhexyl isocyanide as isocyanide Ligand

A 100 mL three-neck flask was charged with 57 mg (0.10 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 92 mg (0.66 mmol) of 2-ethylhexyl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand, 1.0 mL of DME, and 54 mg (0.40 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned yellowish green. Thereafter, 5.78 g (26 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 2.28 g (20 mmol) of 1-octene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 9 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 39.

Example 111 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using stearyl isocyanide as isocyanide Ligand

A 100 mL three-neck flask was charged with 57 mg (0.10 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 167 mg (0.60 mmol) of stearyl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand, 1.0 mL of DME, and 54 mg (0.40 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. On this occasion, the purple solution turned yellowish green. Thereafter, 5.81 g (26 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 2.24 g (20 mmol) of 1-octene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 9 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 39.

TABLE 39 Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 109 Cobalt n-octyl isocyanide >99 36 carboxylate F Example 110 Cobalt 2-ethylhexyl >99 42 carboxylate F isocyanide Example 111 Cobalt stearyl isocyanide >99 32 carboxylate F (32) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron catalyst, Isocyanide L-1 to L-3, and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 112 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron pivalate as Catalyst and Isocyanide L-1

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 7 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1 in Synthesis Example 17 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 40.

Example 113 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron pivalate as Catalyst and Isocyanide L-2

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 9 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-2 in Synthesis Example 18 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (MeO)₃SiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 40.

Example 114 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron pivalate as Catalyst and isocyanide L-3

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of Isocyanide L-3 in Synthesis Example 19 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (MeO)₃SiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 40.

Example 115 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate A as Catalyst and Isocyanide L-1

A reactor was charged with 9 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate A in Synthesis Example 11, 7 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1 in Synthesis Example 17 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of (MeO)₃SiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 40.

TABLE 40 Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide Promoter (%) (%) Example 112 iron pivalate Isocyanide L-1 (EtO)₂MeSiH >99 >99 Example 113 iron pivalate Isocyanide L-2 (MeO)₃SiH 67 67 Example 114 iron pivalate Isocyanide L-3 (MeO)₃SiH 11 7 Example 115 Iron carboxylate A Isocyanide L-1 (MeO)₃SiH >99 >99 (33) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane Using iron pivalate and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 116 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Isocyanide L-1 as isocyanide Ligand

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 7 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1 in Synthesis Example 17 as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₃SiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 353 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 24 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 41.

Example 117 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using N-Butyl isocyanide as isocyanide Ligand

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 2 μL (0.02 mmol) of n-butyl isocyanide as isocyanide ligand, 0.1 mL of DME, and 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of (EtO)₃SiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 353 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane as hydrosiloxane and 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 24 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 41.

TABLE 41 Conversion Yield Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 116 Isocyanide L-1 >99 88 Example 117 n-butyl isocyanide >99 94 (34) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using iron(II) chloride, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and metal alkoxide as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 118 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium trimethylsiloxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of FeCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of lithium trimethylsiloxide was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the clear solution turned yellow. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 42.

Example 119 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using sodium phenoxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of FeCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of sodium phenoxide was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 42.

TABLE 42 Conversion Yield Metal alkoxide (%) (%) Example 118 lithium trimethylsiloxide 57 44 Example 119 sodium phenoxide >99 98 (35) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane Using cobalt(II) chloride, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and metal alkoxide as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 120 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium methoxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of CoCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 1 mg (0.02 mmol) of lithium methoxide was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the green solution turned dark yellow. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 43.

Example 121 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium t-butoxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of CoCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of lithium t-butoxide was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the green solution turned dark yellow. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 43.

Example 122 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using sodium t-butoxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of CoCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of sodium t-butoxide was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the yellow solution turned dark yellow. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 43.

Example 123 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using sodium phenoxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of CoCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of sodium phenoxide was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the green solution turned dark yellow. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 43.

Example 124 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using lithium trimethylsiloxide as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 1 mg (0.01 mmol) of CoCl₂, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 0.1 mL of THF, which were dissolved. Then 2 mg (0.02 mmol) of lithium trimethylsiloxide was added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the green solution turned dark yellow. Thereafter, 130 μL (1.0 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 254 μL (1.3 mmol) of 1,1,3,3,3-pentamethyldisiloxane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its yield. The results are shown in Table 43.

TABLE 43 Conversion Yield Metal alkoxide (%) (%) Example 120 lithium methoxide 42 42 Example 121 lithium t-butoxide 78 78 Example 122 sodium t-butoxide >99 >99 Example 123 sodium phenoxide 95 95 Example 124 lithium trimethylsiloxide 46 46 (36) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with Dual End hydrosilyl-capped polydimethylsiloxane (Degree of polymerization 27) Using iron catalyst and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 125 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate F, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6.2 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate F in Synthesis Example 16, 3 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 115 μL (1.3 mmol) of styrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.83 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 44.

Example 126 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron Pivalate, Isocyanide L-1, and Diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 7 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1 in Synthesis Example 17, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 115 μL (1.3 mmol) of styrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.83 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 44.

Example 127 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate B, Isocyanide L-1, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 7 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate B in Synthesis Example 12, 7 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 115 μL (1.3 mmol) of styrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.83 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 44.

Example 128 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Iron carboxylate E, Isocyanide L-1, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Iron carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 15, 7 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 115 μL (1.3 mmol) of styrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.83 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 44.

TABLE 44 Reaction Reaction temperature time Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (° C.) (hr) (%) (%) Example 125 Iron carboxylate F CNAd room 24 6 6 temperature Example 126 iron pivalate Isocyanide L-1 50 3 98 98 Example 127 Iron carboxylate B Isocyanide L-1 50 24 97 92 Example 128 Iron carboxylate E Isocyanide L-1 50 24 97 92 (37) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with Dual End hydrosilyl-capped polydimethylsiloxane (n=27) Using cobalt catalyst and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 129 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate A, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and triethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 9 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate A in Synthesis Example 5, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of triethoxysilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 45.

Example 130 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate, Isocyanide L-1, and triethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 11 mg (0.03 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1, and 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of triethoxysilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 45.

Example 131 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate A, Isocyanide L-1, and triethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 9 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate A in Synthesis Example 5, 11 mg (0.03 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1, and 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of triethoxysilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 45.

Example 132 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt carboxylate E, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and Triethoxysilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 5 mg (0.02 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of triethoxysilane, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 45.

TABLE 45 Reaction Reaction temperature time Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (° C.) (hr) (%) (%) Example 129 Cobalt carboxylate A CNAd 80 3 97 97 Example 130 cobalt pivalate Isocyanide L-1 80 3 76 76 Example 131 Cobalt carboxylate A Isocyanide L-1 80 3 78 78 Example 132 Cobalt carboxylate E CNAd 50 3 97 97 (38) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with Dual End hydrosilyl-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 48 or 65) Using cobalt catalyst and hydrosilane as hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 133 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate E, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.846 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 48) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 46.

Example 134 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate E, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and dimethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of dimethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 115 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 2.48 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 65) were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.96 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 46.

TABLE 46 Conversion Yield Hydrosilane (%) (%) Example 133 dual end >99 >99 hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 48) Example 134 dual end 88 88 hydrosilane-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 65) (39) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with hydromethylsiloxy-containing polydimethylsiloxane Using cobalt catalyst and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 135 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate F, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate F in Synthesis Example 10, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.14 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end trimethylsilyl-capped poly(dimethylsiloxane-methylhydrosiloxane) copolymer were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants disappeared completely. Instead, a multiplet at 0.93 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 47.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.30-7.14 (m, 10H), 2.99-2.93 (m, 1H), 1.28 (d, J=7.7, 3H), 0.98-0.87 (m, 2H), 0.07 (br), 0.05 (s), −0.09 (s)

Example 136 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate, Isocyanide L-1, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 11 mg (0.03 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.14 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end trimethylsilyl-capped poly(dimethylsiloxane-methylhydrosiloxane) copolymer were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.93 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 47.

Example 137 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate A, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 9 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate A in Synthesis Example 5, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.14 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end trimethylsilyl-capped poly(dimethylsiloxane-methylhydrosiloxane) copolymer were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.93 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 47.

Example 138 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate E, Isocyanide L-1, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of isocyanide L-1, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 168 μL (1.3 mmol) of α-methylstyrene and 1.14 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end trimethylsilyl-capped poly(dimethylsiloxane-methylhydrosiloxane) copolymer were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.93 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 47.

TABLE 47 Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 135 Cobalt carboxylate F CNAd >99 >99 Example 136 cobalt pivalate Isocyanide 89 89 L-1 Example 137 Cobalt carboxylate A CNAd 94 94 Example 138 Cobalt carboxylate E Isocyanide 90 90 L-1 (40) Hydrosilylation Reaction of styrene with hydromethylsiloxy-containing polydimethylsiloxane Using Iron Catalyst and Hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 139 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using iron pivalate, Isocyanide L-1, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of iron pivalate in Synthesis Example 1, 7 mg (0.02 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1, 0.1 mL of DME, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred. Then 115 μL (1.0 mmol) of styrene and 1.49 g (0.65 mmol) of dual end trimethylsilyl-capped poly(dimethylsiloxane-methylhydrosiloxane) copolymer were added to the solution, which was stirred at 25° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to the reactants diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.88 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 48.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

7.30-7.14 (m, 10H), 2.63-2.69 (m, 2H), 0.91-0.85 (m, 4H), 0.07 (br), 0.05 (s), −0.08 (s)

TABLE 48 Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 139 iron pivalate Isocyanide L-1 16 9 (41) Hydrosilylation Reaction of allyl glycidyl ether with Dual End hydrosilyl-capped polydimethylsiloxane (DOP 27) Using cobalt catalyst and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 140 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt pivalate, 1-isocyanoadamantane, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 3 mg (0.01 mmol) of cobalt pivalate in Synthesis Example 2, 5 mg (0.03 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane, 0.1 mL of DME, and 7 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 153 μL (1.3 mmol) of allyl glycidyl ether and 1.07 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end dimethylhydrosilyl-capped dimethylpolysiloxane (DOP 27) as hydrosilane were added to the solution, which was stirred at 50° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.54 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 49.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

3.70 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.90 (m, 2H), 3.45 (m, 3H), 3.15 (m, 1H), 2.80 (m, 1H), 2.61 (m, 1H), 1.62 (m, 2H), 0.54 (m, 2H), 0.08 (br), 0.05 (s), −0.08 (s)

TABLE 49 Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 140 cobalt pivalate CNAd 88 88 (42) Hydrosilylation Reaction of α-methylstyrene with hydromethylsiloxy-containing polydimethylsiloxane Using cobalt catalyst and hydrosilane as Hydrosilylation Promoter

Example 141 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using Cobalt carboxylate E, Isocyanide L-1, and diethoxymethylsilane as Promoter

A reactor was charged with 6 mg (0.01 mmol) of Cobalt carboxylate E in Synthesis Example 9, 11 mg (0.03 mmol) of Isocyanide L-1, and 5 mg (0.04 mmol) of diethoxymethylsilane, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Then 151 μL (1.3 mmol) of allyl glycidyl ether and 1.14 g (0.50 mmol) of dual end trimethylsilyl-capped poly(dimethylsiloxane-methylhydrosiloxane) copolymer were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 24 hours. At the end of reaction, the product was analyzed by ¹H-NMR spectroscopy to determine its structure and yield. As a result, it was confirmed that the signals assigned to Si—H on the reactant diminished. Instead, a multiplet at 0.54 ppm indicative of the signal assigned to methylene protons adjoining the silyl group in the desired product was observed, and the yield was determined. The results are shown in Table 50.

¹H-NMR (396 MHz, CDCl₃) δ:

3.70 (m, 1H), 2.95-2.90 (m, 2H), 3.45 (m, 3H), 3.15 (m, 1H), 2.80 (m, 1H), 2.61 (m, 1H), 1.62 (m, 2H), 0.54 (m, 2H), 0.08 (br), 0.05 (s), −0.08 (s)

TABLE 50 Conversion Yield Catalyst Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 141 Cobalt carboxylate E Isocyanide 45 45 L-1

Example 142 Hydrosilylation Reaction Using cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate as Catalyst

A 100 mL three-neck flask was charged with 86 mg (0.25 mmol) of cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate in Synthesis Example 20 as catalyst, 242 mg (1.5 mmol) of 1-isocyanoadamantane as isocyanide ligand, 2.5 mL of toluene, and 159 mg (1.5 mmol) of (MeO)₂MeSiH as promoter, which were stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. On this occasion, the solution turned from dark purple to brown. The toluene was fully removed at room temperature and reduced pressure, after which the pressure was restored with argon gas. Thereafter, 14.43 g (65 mmol) of 1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane and 5.60 g (50 mmol) of 1-octene were added to the solution, which was stirred at 80° C. for 10 hours. After cooling, analysis was made by gas chromatography, from which a reaction rate was computed. The results are shown in Table 51.

TABLE 51 Conversion Reaction rate Catalyst Isocyanide (%) (%) Example 142 cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate 1-isocyanoadamantane >99 86 

1. A hydrosilylation reaction catalyst which is prepared from: (A) at least one metal compound selected from a neutral metal salt having the formula (1): (M)^(l+){(A)^(m−)}_(n)   (1) wherein M is a transition metal element of Groups 7 to 11 in the Periodic Table exclusive of technetium, osmium, platinum and silver, which may be either a mononuclear species consisting of a single transition metal or a polynuclear species consisting of identical or different transition metals, when a compound consisting of an acid and a base is represented by {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−), A corresponds to the conjugate base (A)^(m−), and where a plurality of A's are included, they may be identical or different, l is an integer of 1 to 8 and equal to the valence number of the transition metal M, m is an integer of 1 to 3, satisfying l=m×n, an anionic complex ion having the formula (2): {(B)^(j+)}_(k)(M)^(l+){(A)^(m−)}_(n′)  (2) wherein (B)^(j+) is at least one selected from a typical metal ion, inorganic ammonium ion, organic ammonium ion, and organic phosphonium ion, M and A are as defined in formula (1), j is an integer of 1 to 3, l and m are as defined in formula (1), n′ is an integer of 2 to 9, satisfying j×k+1=m×n′, the overall molecule being neutral, and a cationic complex ion having the formula (3): (M)^(l+)(L)_(p){(A)^(m−)}_(n)   (3) wherein M and A are as defined in formula (1), L is a neutral ligand, l, m and n are as defined in formula (1), p is an integer of 1 to 6, (B) at least one ligand selected from isocyanide compounds having the formula (4a) and the formula (4b): Y¹—(NC)_(q)   (4a) wherein Y¹ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, q is an integer of 1 to 3, R—Si(R⁶)_(t){[(OSi(R⁶)₂)]_(u)—R⁶}_(v)   (4b) wherein R⁶ is each independently a monovalent organic group selected from an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ alkyl group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, alkoxy group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group, aralkyl group, and an organic group having the formula (4c): —Y²—NC   (4c) wherein Y² is an optionally substituted C₁-C₃₀ divalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from silicon, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, one, two or three of the entire groups R⁶ being an organic group having formula (4c), t is an integer of 0 to 3, u is an integer of 0 to 3, satisfying t+u=3, v is an integer of 1 to 300, and (C) at least one promoter selected from a metal element selected from typical elements of Groups 1, 2, 12, 13 and 14 in the Periodic Table exclusive of hydrogen, cadmium and mercury, and transition metals of Groups 3 and 4 and silver, and an organometallic compound, metal hydride compound, metal alkoxide, and metal carboxylic acid salt containing said metal element.
 2. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 which is prepared in a hydrosilylation reaction system where an unsaturated aliphatic compound and/or a hydrosilane compound or organohydropolysiloxane compound having a Si—H group is present.
 3. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the metal compound has formula (1).
 4. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein M is at least one element selected from manganese, rhenium, iron, ruthenium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, nickel, and palladium.
 5. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 4 wherein M is at least one element selected from manganese, iron, cobalt, and nickel.
 6. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the compound consisting of an acid and a base: {H⁺}_(m)(A)^(m−) is at least one compound selected from hydrogen halide, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, perhalogenic acid, carbonic acid, hydrocyanic acid, carboxylic acid, dicarboxylic acid, tricarboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, dithiocarboxylic acid, dithiocarbamic acid, amidine acid, aliphatic alcohol, aromatic alcohol, heterocyclic alcohol, aliphatic thiol, aromatic thiol, organosilanol, ammonia, primary amine, secondary amine, and hydrocarbon.
 7. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein in formula (1), m is 1, and A is a halogen atom.
 8. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein in formula (1), m is 1, and A is O-D wherein D is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus.
 9. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein in formula (1), m is 1, and A is O-E wherein E is a group having the formula (5):

wherein R¹ to R³ are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus.
 10. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein A has the formula (6):

wherein R⁴ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, or a monovalent organic group having the formula (6-1): —(Z)_(r)—R⁵   (6-1) wherein Z is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ divalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, silicon and phosphorus, r is an integer of 0 or 1, R⁵ is a silyl or polyorganosiloxane group having the formula (6-2): —{Si(R⁶)₂—R⁷}_(s)—Si(R⁶)_(t){[(OSi(R⁶)₂)]_(u)—R⁶}_(v)   (6-2) wherein R⁶ is each independently an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ alkyl group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryl group, or C₇-C₂₀ aralkyl group, R⁷ is a C₁-C₁₀ divalent hydrocarbon group, s is an integer of 0 or 1, t is an integer of 0 to 3, v is an integer of 0 to 3, satisfying t+v=3, and u is an integer of 1 to
 300. 11. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein A has the formula (7):

wherein X¹ is an oxygen or sulfur atom, X² is a carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen atom, g is equal to 3 when X² is carbon, equal to 2 when X² is nitrogen, and equal to 1 when X² is oxygen or sulfur, R⁹ is an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus.
 12. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the promoter has the formula (8): (M¹)⁺{(G¹)⁻}₁   (8) wherein M¹ is a Group 1 element exclusive of hydrogen, and G¹ is hydrogen or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.
 13. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the promoter has the formula (9): (M²)²⁺{(G²)⁻}₂   (9) wherein M² is a Group 2 element or zinc, and G² is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.
 14. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the promoter has the formula (10): (M³)³⁺{(G³)⁻}₃   (10) wherein M³ is a Group 13 element, and G³ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.
 15. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the promoter has the formula (11): (M⁴)⁴⁺{(G⁴)⁻}₄   (11) wherein M⁴ is a Group 4 element or Group 14 element exclusive of carbon, and G⁴ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group.
 16. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the promoter has the formula (12): {(J)^(b+)}_(d){(M⁵)^(a+)}_(e){(G⁵)⁻}_({(a×e)+(b×d)})  (12) wherein (J)^(b+) is at least one ion selected from Group 15 onium ion, typical metal ion and transition metal ion, M⁵ is at least one element selected from zinc and Group 13 elements, and G⁵ is each independently hydrogen, halogen, or a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ organosiloxy group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group, C₁-C₂₀ monoalkylmonoorganosilylamino group, or C₁-C₂₀ diorganosilylamino group, a is an integer of 1 to 3, b, d and e are each independently an integer of 1 to
 2. 17. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the promoter has the formula (13): (M⁶)^(c+)(G⁶)⁻ _(c)   (13) wherein M⁶ is at least one element selected from Group 1 elements exclusive of hydrogen and silver, and G⁶ is a group: —OR⁸, a group: —O—(CO)—R⁸, or a group: —N(R⁹)—C(R⁹)═N(R⁹), R⁸ is each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus, R⁹ is each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C₁-C₂₀ monovalent organic group which may be separated by at least one atom selected from oxygen, nitrogen, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus, and c is an integer of 1 to
 2. 18. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the promoter has the formula (14): M⁷   (14) wherein M⁷ is a zero-valent metal selected from Group 1, 2 and 12 elements exclusive of hydrogen, cadmium and mercury.
 19. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 13 wherein in formula (9), M² is magnesium, one G² is halogen or a C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, and the other G² is a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group which may contain an organosilicon or ether group.
 20. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 14 wherein in formula (10), M³ is boron or aluminum, and G³ is each independently hydrogen, a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group or C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, with the proviso that at least one G³ is hydrogen.
 21. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 14 wherein in formula (10), M³ is boron or aluminum, and G³ is each independently a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group, halogen or C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, with the proviso that at least one G³ is the monovalent hydrocarbon group.
 22. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 15 wherein in formula (11), M⁴ is silicon, and G⁴ is each independently hydrogen, a C₁-C₂₀ monovalent hydrocarbon group, C₁-C₂₀ alkoxy group, halogen, C₁-C₂₀ dialkylamino group or C₆-C₂₀ aryloxy group, with the proviso that at least one G⁴ is hydrogen.
 23. The hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim 1 wherein the isocyanide compound of formula (4a) is at least one compound selected from mesityl isocyanide, t-butyl isocyanide, 1-isocyanidoadamantane, cyclohexyl isocyanide, n-butyl isocyanide and xylyl isocyanide.
 24. A method for preparing an addition compound comprising effecting hydrosilylation reaction of an unsaturated aliphatic compound with a hydrosilane compound or organohydropolysiloxane compound having a Si—H bond in the presence of the hydrosilylation reaction catalyst of claim
 1. 25. The method for preparing an addition compound of claim 24 wherein the unsaturated aliphatic compound is an organopolysiloxane having an alkenyl group. 